Software Engineer II (Web)

Vivid Seats

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Mid Level

110k-125k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to connecting fans to live events, artists, and teams they love. The company emphasizes building products that inspire human connections, leveraging emerging technology, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Vivid Seats actively embraces AI tools to enhance decision-making, workflows, and outcomes for customers. The role of a Software Engineer II involves building and supporting systems responsible for significant revenue, working on the latest front-end technology stack, and making impactful decisions that influence the final product.

Key Responsibilities

Help guide the direction of the front-end systems powering the ticket marketplace and Vegas.com.
Develop experiments and innovative solutions to give Vivid Seats a competitive advantage.
Work cross-functionally with other development teams and business stakeholders to deliver impact iteratively.
Tackle challenging scaling issues in an e-commerce marketplace by developing creative algorithms and features.
Collaborate to develop and maintain best practices across the software development lifecycle.
Participate in pairing, code reviews, and tech talks.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience building and supporting production web applications.
Strong knowledge of front-end languages such as TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
Experience in designing, building, and testing modern web or cross-platform mobile solutions in an agile or cross-functional team.
Experience with client-side application state libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
Experience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Enzyme).
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Exposure to design systems, A/B testing, and server-side technologies such as Node.js (preferred, but not required).

Nice to Have

Experience with server-side technologies such as Node.js.

Qualifications

Relevant professional experience supporting web applications.
Proficiency in front-end development with TypeScript, React, Next.js.
Experience with modern web or mobile solutions in an agile environment.

Benefits & Perks

Annual bonus incentives and equity.
FLEX PTO and mental health days.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401K matching.
Monthly credits and discounts for attending live events.
Workplace perks.

Working at Vivid Seats

Vivid Seats values a diverse workforce and a sense of belonging. The company fosters a culture that empowers employees to embrace challenges, encourages collaboration, and continuously evolves through data and innovation. They support flexible work requirements and promote a hybrid working model that combines in-person and remote collaboration, with a vibrant office environment in Chicago.

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