What is a Software Engineer at Seatgeek?
A Software Engineer at Seatgeek plays a critical role in building and scaling the technology that powers the live entertainment industry. From high-demand ticket releases for major sports leagues to real-time seat mapping for concert venues, engineers here tackle complex, high-concurrency challenges. The engineering team is responsible for maintaining a seamless marketplace experience for millions of fans while simultaneously building robust enterprise ticketing software used by stadium operators globally.
As a Software Engineer, you will work on products that directly impact how people discover, buy, and use tickets. This involves optimizing search algorithms, designing resilient APIs, and managing the massive traffic spikes that occur during high-profile ticket sales. Your work will span across various backend services, frontend web applications, and mobile platforms, requiring a strong focus on system reliability, performance, and user-centric design.
What makes this position both exciting and demanding is the unique scale of the ticket marketplace. You will solve real-world problems involving distributed systems, data synchronization, and real-time inventory management. Seatgeek values engineers who are not only technically proficient but also passionate about the product, collaborative in nature, and eager to elevate the live event experience for fans everywhere.



