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SeatGeekEngineering Manager, Core Engineering
SeatGeek operates a ticketing platform that aims to simplify and modernize the live event industry by focusing on fan experiences. The company is hiring a remote…
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SeatGeek operates a ticketing platform that aims to simplify and modernize the live event industry by focusing on fan experiences. The company is hiring a remote Engineering Manager to lead one or more teams within the Core Engineering department. In this position, you will oversee infrastructure, networking, application frameworks, developer experience, security, and resilience initiatives. The role suits a leader who can guide senior engineers, shape product roadmaps, manage technology…
Job Description
SeatGeek operates a ticketing platform that aims to simplify and modernize the live event industry by focusing on fan experiences. The company is hiring a remote Engineering Manager to lead one or more teams within the Core Engineering department. In this position, you will oversee infrastructure, networking, application frameworks, developer experience, security, and resilience initiatives. The role suits a leader who can guide senior engineers, shape product roadmaps, manage technology vendors, and drive operational excellence. You will collaborate with product and technical counterparts to build a strategic vision while helping the engineering team deliver reliable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of senior engineers
- Own a transversal core engineering domain to drive strategic and tactical vision
- Conduct code and architecture reviews
- Provide technical and design feedback
- Participate in the engineering recruitment process
- Deliver performance feedback, hold one-on-ones, and support career growth
- Partner with product and technical leads to establish team direction
- Evaluate and select technology vendors and make build or buy decisions
- Communicate technical and product decisions to relevant stakeholders
Requirements
- Experience building and leading productive and motivated teams
- Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment
- Experience driving complex, user-focused roadmaps
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Understanding of technology industry tooling and framework decisions
- Previous experience working as an engineer
- Familiarity with container orchestration systems and building distributed systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Equity stake
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Flexible work environment with remote options
- Work from home stipend
- Unlimited paid time off
- Up to 16 weeks of fully paid family leave
- 401(k) matching
- Student loan matching program
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Up to $25,000 for family building, reproductive health, and gender-affirming care
- $500 annual wellness expense allowance
- Subscriptions to Headspace, Headspace Care, and One Medical
- $360 per quarter for live event tickets
- Annual music streaming subscription
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What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager role?
The salary range for this position is between $171,000 and $248,000 USD per year. Additional compensation elements include equity eligibility and a discretionary annual bonus.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role offers a flexible work environment allowing you to work 100% remotely or from an office as many days a week as you prefer.
What benefits are provided with this job?
Benefits include unlimited paid time off, health insurance, 401(k) matching, a work from home stipend, up to 16 weeks of paid family leave, and live event ticket allowances.
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