Senior Software Engineer, Platform
SeatGeek is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform team in New York City. This role focuses on designing, building, and supporting shared platform systems and tooling that enable teams across SeatGeek to develop and run services reliably. As a member of the Platform organization, you'll play a crucial role in providing a secure and reliable foundation for building and shipping products.
In this position, you'll collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to address performance, scalability, and reliability needs as SeatGeek's marketplace and business grow. Your responsibilities will include designing and building shared platform systems, contributing to system reliability and observability, and participating in operating production systems, including supporting releases and responding to incidents. Additionally, you'll work to identify and improve friction points in how software is built and operated at SeatGeek.
Ideal candidates will have experience contributing to the design, development, or operation of shared systems, platforms, or infrastructure that support other engineers or teams. A strong background in building, running, or improving production systems, with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability, is essential. Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, HCL, and YAML, as well as experience with version control systems like GitLab, is preferred. Familiarity with infrastructure tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform, and monitoring tools like Datadog, is also beneficial.
SeatGeek offers a comprehensive benefits package, including equity stake, flexible work environment (with options for remote work), unlimited paid time off, up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave, 401(k) matching, and health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Additional perks include a work-from-home stipend, student loan matching program, wellness expenses reimbursement, and subscriptions to services like Headspace and One Medical. Employees also receive a monthly allowance for tickets to live events and an annual subscription to a music streaming service.
Joining SeatGeek means becoming part of a company that values technological innovation and a fan-first attitude in simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. The Platform team is dedicated to reducing complexity and offering well-supported, self-service tools and workflows, enabling teams across SeatGeek to move with confidence and focus on delivering great experiences. This role provides an opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the company's mission and growth.