Senior Software Engineer - Platform Runtime & Services
StubHubAliso Viejo, California
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Overview
Schedule
Flexible-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
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.
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Runtime team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining a suite of SDKs, services, shared packages, and tools used by other teams and aimed at elevating efficiency across our entire engineering organization.
About the team
The Platform Runtime team's mission is to establish an intuitive cross-language performant runtime environment that is used across hundreds of services at StubHub. We focus on implementing best practices to tackle core engineering challenges such as configuration management, connectivity, caching, and messaging.
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY or Century City, CA or Aliso Viejo, CA
What You'll Do:
- Design and develop SDKs, services, shared packages, and tools to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity.
- Develop an intuitive cross-language performant runtime environment that will serve as a "container" for business/customer-facing services
- Architecting and implementing high-performance, scalable services actively used by internal customers.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in distributed caching and messaging, with a deep understanding of associated design patterns.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams as your customers, identifying technical inefficiencies and proposing scalable solutions and engineering patterns.
- Drive initiatives to improve performance and scalability across our platform.
- Champion best practices in software development, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
What You've Done:
- 5-6+ years of professional experience in software development
- Experience with developing robust, mission-critical systems using one or multiple general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Java, C# or any other OOP language)
- Expertise in designing and optimizing distributed systems, including microservices architectures, caching strategies, and message queuing systems.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and enhance system scalability, reliability, and performance metrics.
- 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
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience owning projects from the initial idea all the way to production
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
What We Offer:
- Accelerated Growth Environment: 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: Competitive base, equity, and upside that tracks with your impact.
- Flexible Time Off: Enjoy unlimited Flex Time Off, giving you the flexibility to manage your schedule and take time to 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.
Salary Range
$200,000 - $250,000USD
About Us
StubHub is the world’s leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in 195 countries in 33 languages and 49 available currencies. With more than 300 million tickets available annually on our platform to events around the world -- from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater -- StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences. Come join our team for a front-row seat to the action.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity on our team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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FAQs About Senior Software Engineer - Platform Runtime & Services Jobs at StubHub
What is the work location for this position at StubHub?
This job at StubHub is located in Aliso Viejo, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at StubHub?
Candidates can expect pay range between $200,000–$250,000 for this role.
What employment applies to this position at StubHub?
StubHub lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Flexible-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at StubHub?
StubHub is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by StubHub for this role?
StubHub offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible/Unlimited PTO, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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