Senior Software Engineer - Runtime

Senior Software Engineer - Runtime

Los Angeles, CA / New York, NYStubHub Software Engineering / Full-Time / HybridStubHub 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.

About the Opportunity : In order to transform how millions of users explore, interact with, and participate in live events worldwide, StubHub is seeking Senior Software Engineers to design and develop next-generation technologies and complex features.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of tackling significant, ambiguous, and non-trivial challenges as a core contributor and innovator, bringing creative technical solutions to life.

In order to ensure our company's success, our Senior Software Engineers must demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for the problems they tackle.

StubHub is committed to being a phenomenal and inclusive place to work. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will also be an advocate and mentor for your team members, displaying leadership qualities and being an example for those around you.

This is a hybrid work opportunity located in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. About the team : Our Core Platform team serves as the linchpin of our engineering organization, offering common code packages that encapsulate best practices around observability and performance.

The team provides managed services such as Messaging as a Service and Distributed Caching to the rest of the engineering organization.

We focus on the developer experience by equipping our engineers with a rich toolset for building, deploying, and debugging applications and services.

We collaborate cross functionally across all platforms within the organization to ensure all teams are aligned on infrastructure best practices.

What You've Done

• 5-6+ years of professional experience in software development
• Extensive experience developing robust, mission-critical systems using multiple general-purpose programming languages (e.

g., C / C++, Java, C#, Objective-C)

• Demonstrated expertise in building software with one or more of the following : Infrastructure, Databases, Data Processing, Distributed Systems, Security, and Privacy
• Previous experience designing and developing solutions to complex problems with significant business impact
• A strong understanding of how their systems interact with the broader production environment, including dependencies and platform primitives
• Proven ability to learn other coding languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools
• Experience owning projects from the initial idea all the way to production
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain impactful improvements across all StubHub’s platforms and products, resulting in high-quality outcomes
• Collaborate with team members to ensure best practices across our code
• Manage individual initiative priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with your technical expertise
• Mentor other team members and help many increase their technical capabilities, fostering a culture of inclusion, results-oriented execution, open innovation, and limitless creativity

What We Offer

• 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.
• Team-Building Events : Engage in vibrant team events that foster camaraderie and collaboration, creating an atmosphere where your professional and personal growth are celebrated.

The anticipated gross annual base salary range for this role is $200,000 $275,000 per year. 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 also includes equity, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.