Senior Web Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are : Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ : SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are fiercely dedicated to building products that inspire human connections. Named as one of Built In's top places to work in 2025 , we believe that our People are our greatest competitive advantage. To support our People, we have built a company culture that empowers our employees to embrace challenges, encourages unity through collaboration, and seeks to constantly evolve by leveraging data and inspiring innovation.

We believe in harnessing emerging technology to power performance and unlock creativity. As part of our culture of innovation, we actively embrace the use of AI tools to enhance decision-making, improve workflows, and produce better outcomes for our customers.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Web), you will build and support systems responsible for the acquisition of multi-million dollar monthly revenue. You will work on the latest technology stack and make decisions which will directly impact the final product. Following software development best practices, you'll be responsible for developing solutions that scale to the needs of our customers.

How your role contributes to the success of Vegas.com & Vivid Seats :

• Help lead direction of the technology systems powering our ticket marketplace and other Vegas.com offerings.
• Develop experiments and innovative solutions that give Vivid Seats a competitive advantage, encourage team members, and champion technology improvements for your team.
• Work cross-functionally with other development teams and business stakeholders to deliver impact iteratively.
• Tackle some of the most difficult challenges scaling an e-commerce marketplace by developing creative algorithms and features that maximize value and efficiency across the organization.
• Collaborate to develop and maintain best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor other engineers through pairing, code reviews, and tech talks.

How your role expectations will progress as a Senior Software Engineer in the first 30, 90, and 180 days :

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What You'll Bring :

Vivid Seats Pay Transparency Disclaimer : Full time offers from Vivid Seats include annual bonus incentives and equity for all employees; FLEX PTO; mental health days; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching; monthly credits and discounts for attending live events; and a variety of additional workplace perks. The typical starting salary within the full salary range for this position can range. Factors which may affect starting salary include geographic market, relevant skills / experience, education, and other qualifications.

Full Salary Range : $135,000 – $165,000 USD

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Location : Chicago, IL

We believe in a hybrid working model which provides employees the flexibility to take advantage of in-person and remote collaboration. Check out our brand new HQ office, bursting with the energy of live events fandom and the vibrancy of Chicago's rising tech scene.

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Our Commitment :

We are an equal opportunity employer that values the critical importance of a diverse workforce and sense of belonging. Many of our roles have flexible requirements and we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification.