StubHub is on a mission to redefine the live event experience on a global scale. Whether someone is looking to attend their first event or their hundredth, we’re here to delight them all the way from the moment they start looking for a ticket until they step through the gate. The same goes for our sellers. From fans selling a single ticket to the promoters of a worldwide stadium tour, we want StubHub to be the safest, most convenient way to offer a ticket to the millions of fans who browse our platform around the world.
StubHub is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to drive the next generation of technology that powers how millions of fans explore, interact with, and attend live events worldwide. You’ll lead a high-impact engineering team from a technical standpoint, driving key architectural decisions, trade-offs, delivering critical systems that enable trustworthy, scalable, and insightful experimentation across all consumer-facing and internal applications.
As a strategic technical leader, you’ll define architecture, ship robust systems rapidly, and raise the technical bar for your team and across the organization. You’ll translate ambiguous business needs into executable strategies, produce detailed workplans enabling parallel engineering execution, and drive measurable improvements in quality, performance, and feature velocity. You'll be deeply embedded in shaping our commercial and product strategy, leveraging domain expertise to make decisions that reflect both user needs and business value.
- Craft the technological backbone of our marketplace, engineering seamless experiences that connect people with their passions. Your role is pivotal, blending creativity with technology to forge connections that last a lifetime.
- Develop cutting-edge software solutions that enhance the scalability and functionality of our global ticketing platform.
- Leverage your deep understanding of software architecture to predict user needs before they even feel them.
- Collaborate across teams to pioneer new features and services that redefine how people attend live events.
- Drive continuous improvement by integrating feedback and metrics from real-world use into development cycles.
What You've Done
- You have at least 10 years of professional experience in software development across multiple programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or Go.
- Your expertise extends to designing and implementing robust, mission-critical systems.
- Experience designing and developing solutions to complex problems with significant business impact
- Proven ability to learn other coding languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools
- Understanding of the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
It Would Be Nice If
- You have done non-trivial work with large language models (LLMs) or chatbots.
- You’ve engaged with real-time ticketing systems or similar e-commerce platforms.
- You have a knack for user-centric design thinking, always aiming to enhance customer satisfaction.
- You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and are excited by the challenge of solving complex problems.
- You have a passion for live events, whether music, sports, theater, or anything in between.
- Accelerated Growth Environment: Immerse yourself in an environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you have the autonomy to lead experiments and tests on a massive scale.
- Top Tier Compensation Package: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that includes enticing stock incentives, aligning with our commitment to recognizing and valuing your contributions.
- Flexible Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with unlimited Flex Time Off, providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule and recharge as needed.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.
The anticipated gross base pay range is below for this role. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of StubHub’s total compensation and competitive benefits package, which includes equity, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.
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