StubHub

Senior Software Engineer - Active Support

StubHub  •  $200k - $250k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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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.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll redefine the post-purchase experience, building 0 to 1 proactive support flows that reduce customer anxiety and strengthen trust at critical moments. You’ll transform our transactional email and SMS systems by centralizing infrastructure and improving how we communicate with millions of customers. In parallel, you’ll modernize MyAccount, a high-traffic, high-impact surface, enabling faster iteration and better experiences across teams.

This role sits at the intersection of product, platform, and customer experience You won’t just optimize existing flows; you’ll define how customers experience StubHub after purchasing and building the systems that power it.

About the Active Support Team:

The Active Support team is transforming post-purchase experiences. Our mission is to resolve as many customer issues as possible instantly, without a live agent, while ensuring exceptional service when human support is needed.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY
What You'll Do:

  • Build 0 to 1 features for our AI-powered support experiences, helping customers resolve issues directly within chat
  • Design step-by-step flows for complex scenarios (orders, replacements, refunds)
  • Own critical post-purchase experiences at scale
  • Partner with Product, Design, and AI teams to iterate quickly
  • Leverage OpenAI, Claude, and internal systems for reliable interactions
  • Improve performance, scalability, and system reliability
  • Use data and experimentation to drive continuous improvement

Why You'll Love this Team:

  • High ownership, high impact own critical parts of the customer journey at global scale
  • 0 to 1 problem space at massive scale: help define how AI transforms customer support
  • Fast iteration: ship quickly, learn from real users, and continuously improve
  • Product-driven collaboration work closely with Product and Design with real influence on direction
  • Modern tech, real challenges: build with AI, real-time systems, and distributed infrastructure
  • Meaningful customer impact: reduce anxiety, build trust, and improve moments that matter

What You Bring:

  • Product & Front-End Craft
    • Built and shipped high-quality, customer-facing experiences at scale
    • Drove measurable improvements in key metrics (conversion, engagement, CSAT)
    • Strong product intuition for post-purchase and trust-critical moments
    • Experience leveraging and evolving design systems, with a focus on performance and polish
    • Able to turn ambiguity into simple, intuitive, and well-crafted user experiences
  • Systems Thinking
    • Work seamlessly across APIs, backend systems, and real-time data flows
    • Proven ability to improve latency, reliability, and scalability at scale
    • Think in systems across frontend, backend, and communications (email/SMS) to deliver cohesive, end-to-end experiences
  • Impact Mindset
    • Focused on outcomes, not output
    • Track record of measurable impact
    • Experience in metrics-driven, experiment-led environments
    • Communicate results clearly with data
  • Tech Stack
    • We don’t require specific technologies as great engineers can learn what they need quickly
    • Backend experience with languages like Java, Go, or Python is valued
    • Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, React Native, Vue, Angular, Next.js)
    • Strong UI craft, design systems, and performance mindset
    • JavaScript and TypeScript are used across the stack; we care more about what you’ve built than the tools you’ve used

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$250,000 USDAbout 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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StubHub

About StubHub

At StubHub, our mission is to give everyone the freedom to access and connect through live experiences. As the world's leading live event marketplace, we connect fans, sellers, and partners globally, providing access to an expansive catalog of events across more than 90 countries and territories.

In 2024 alone, fans purchased over 40 million tickets from more than 1 million unique sellers on our marketplace. Operating in 33 languages and offering transactions in 48 currencies, StubHub ensures that fans everywhere can discover and attend events seamlessly, no matter their location.

From sports and music to comedy, dance, festivals, and theater, we enable fans to access unforgettable experiences worldwide. Our trusted and secure platform guarantees a zero-breakage ticket-buying experience, supported by advanced pricing intelligence for fair and transparent ticketing.

StubHub is redefining live entertainment through consumer-focused products, omnichannel marketing excellence, and unparalleled global selection. Ready to shape the future of live entertainment?

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2000
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