Senior Software Engineer - Consumer Experience at StubHub

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

5-6+ years of professional experience in software development
Extensive experience developing robust systems using multiple front-end and back-end programming languages and frameworks (Java, C#, Python, React, Javascript)
Demonstrated ability to design and develop complex features

Responsibilities

Design and develop next-generation technologies and complex features
Tackle significant, ambiguous, and non-trivial challenges
Bring creative technical solutions to life
Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for the problems being tackled
Act as an advocate and mentor for team members, displaying leadership qualities
Contribute to innovation and deliver feature innovations
Work across the entire stack leveraging any tool or technology necessary

Skills

Java

Python

React

JavaScript

StubHub

Online ticket exchange and resale platform

About StubHub

StubHub operates as an online platform for buying and selling tickets for live events such as concerts, sports games, and theater performances. Users can list their tickets for sale, while buyers can purchase them, often at prices determined by the sellers. The company generates revenue by charging service fees on each transaction, which applies to both buyers and sellers. StubHub distinguishes itself from competitors by offering a user-friendly interface, customer support, and a community forum for users to share experiences and seek assistance. The goal of StubHub is to provide a reliable and convenient marketplace for fans to access live events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2000Year Founded

$21.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

EntertainmentIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Stock incentives

Unlimited PTO

401k

Health, vision, & dental

Free weekly lunches

Risks

StubHub faces legal challenges over deceptive pricing practices in California and Washington, D.C.

Consumer backlash against 'drip pricing' could lead to regulatory changes affecting pricing strategy.

Increased competition from Vivid Seats may enhance its market position, challenging StubHub.

Differentiation

StubHub offers a user-friendly platform for buying and selling event tickets.

The company provides robust customer support and a community forum for user assistance.

StubHub charges service fees to both buyers and sellers, ensuring revenue from both sides.

Upsides

Increased demand for live events among millennials and Gen Z boosts StubHub's market potential.

StubHub's international market is expanding, with a 41% rise in NFL ticket purchases abroad.

The 38% increase in NFL ticket sales indicates growing interest in sports events.

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