Senior Software Engineer - Active Support at StubHub

New York, New York, United StatesFull-timeActive SupportPosted 17 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">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.</div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"> <div> <div> 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.   </div> <div>Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY </div> <div> </div> </div> <div>What You'll Do:</div> </div> <div class="section page-centered"> <ul> <li>Design step-by-step flows for complex scenarios (orders, replacements, refunds) </li> <li>Own critical post-purchase experiences at scale </li> <li>Partner with Product, Design, and AI teams to iterate quickly </li> <li>Leverage OpenAI, Claude, and internal systems for reliable interactions </li> <li>Improve performance, scalability, and system reliability </li> <li>Use data and experimentation to drive continuous improvement </li> </ul> Why You'll Love this Team: <ul> <li>High ownership, high impact: own critical parts of the customer journey at global scale </li> <li>Own and build 0 to 1 experiences at massive scale by creating innovative, seamless post-purchase customer journeys across web and native platforms.</li> <li>Fast iteration: ship quickly, learn from real users, and continuously improve </li> <li>Product-driven collaboration: work closely with Product and Design with real influence on direction </li> <li>Modern tech, real challenges: build with AI, real-time systems, and distributed infrastructure </li> <li>Meaningful customer impact: reduce anxiety, build trust, and improve moments that matter </li> </ul> </div> <div class="section page-centered"> What You Bring:  <ul> <li>Product & Front-End Craft  <ul> <li>Built and shipped high-quality, customer-facing experiences at scale </li> <li>Drove measurable improvements in key metrics (conversion, engagement, CSAT) </li> <li>Strong product intuition for post-purchase and trust-critical moments </li> <li>Experience leveraging and evolving design systems, with a focus on performance and polish </li> <li>Able to turn ambiguity into simple, intuitive, and well-crafted user experiences </li> </ul> </li> <li>Systems Thinking  <ul> <li>Work seamlessly across APIs, backend systems, and real-time data flows </li> <li>Proven ability to improve latency, reliability, and scalability at scale </li> <li>Think in systems across frontend, backend, and communications (email/SMS) to deliver cohesive, end-to-end experiences </li> </ul> </li> <li>Impact Mindset  <ul> <li>Focused on outcomes, not output </li> <li>Track record of measurable impact </li> <li>Experience in metrics-driven, experiment-led environments </li> <li>Communicate results clearly with data </li> </ul> </li> <li>Tech Stack  <ul> <li>We don’t require specific technologies as great engineers can learn what they need quickly </li> <li>Backend experience with languages like Java, Go, or Python is valued </li> <li>Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, React Native, Vue, Angular, Next.js)  </li> <li>Strong UI craft, design systems, and performance mindset </li> <li>JavaScript and TypeScript are used across the stack; we care more about what you’ve built than the tools you’ve used </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">What We Offer:</div> </div> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Top Tier Compensation Package: Competitive base, equity, and upside that tracks with your impact.</li> <li>Flexible Time Off: Enjoy unlimited Flex Time Off, giving you the flexibility to manage your schedule and take time to recharge as needed.</li> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.</li> </ul>  <div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">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. </div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$200,000—$250,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>About Us </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>For California Residents: California Job Applicant Privacy Notice found <a class="postings-link" href="https://img.vggcdn.net/webresources/PDF/Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_California.pdf">here</a></div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div></div>

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