Backend Engineer Jobs at StubHub with Visa Sponsorship
StubHub's engineering teams build the infrastructure behind one of the world's largest live event marketplaces, and Backend Engineer roles sit at the core of that work. StubHub has a consistent track record of sponsoring international engineers across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for qualified candidates who need sponsorship.
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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. StubHub is seeking Staff Software Engineers to design and develop next-generation technologies and complex features that transform the way millions of users explore, interact with, and participate in live events worldwide. As a Staff Engineer, you will be an integral part of developing the team's commercial and product strategy. You will be expected to be equally focused on user needs and to exercise sound commercial judgment (not just technical judgment). Our Staff Engineers are essential to our company’s success, so they must demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm in solving the problems they encounter. StubHub is committed to being a phenomenal and inclusive workplace. We expect you to also serve as an advocate and mentor for your team members, demonstrating leadership qualities and setting an example for those around you.
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – Aliso Viejo, CA or Century City, CA
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Supply Platform team’s mission is to ensure that managing all seller ticket inventory coming into, and out of, StubHub is blazing fast, and enables their ability to reduce operational costs via automation and simple to use APIs. The Supply team owns a variety of services that ensure the tickets remain up to date and provide all the protection against fraud, and country specific legal requirements, to ensure the tickets are easily listed and sold on the consumer side of StubHub. The team is intricately focused on ensuring our SLAs are met no matter the scale of the seller inventory load.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain impactful improvements that cross the frontend and backend code across all StubHub’s platforms and products, resulting in high-quality outcomes
- Collaborate with team members to ensure best practices across our code
- Manage individual initiative priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with your technical expertise
- Mentor other team members and help many increase their technical capabilities, fostering a culture of inclusion, results-oriented execution, open innovation, and limitless creativity
WHAT YOU'VE DONE
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development
- Extensive experience developing robust, mission-critical systems using multiple general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C#)
- Demonstrated expertise in building software with one or more of the following: Infrastructure, Databases, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Security, and Privacy
- Previous experience designing and developing solutions to complex problems with significant business impact
- A strong understanding of how their systems interact with the broader production environment, including dependencies and platform primitives
- Proven ability to learn other coding languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools
- Experience owning projects from the initial idea all the way to production
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
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
Salary Range: $300,000—$350,000 USD
About 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.
For California Residents: California Job Applicant Privacy Notice found here
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.
INTRODUCTION
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. StubHub is seeking Staff Software Engineers to design and develop next-generation technologies and complex features that transform the way millions of users explore, interact with, and participate in live events worldwide. As a Staff Engineer, you will be an integral part of developing the team's commercial and product strategy. You will be expected to be equally focused on user needs and to exercise sound commercial judgment (not just technical judgment). Our Staff Engineers are essential to our company’s success, so they must demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm in solving the problems they encounter. StubHub is committed to being a phenomenal and inclusive workplace. We expect you to also serve as an advocate and mentor for your team members, demonstrating leadership qualities and setting an example for those around you.
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – Aliso Viejo, CA or Century City, CA
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Supply Platform team’s mission is to ensure that managing all seller ticket inventory coming into, and out of, StubHub is blazing fast, and enables their ability to reduce operational costs via automation and simple to use APIs. The Supply team owns a variety of services that ensure the tickets remain up to date and provide all the protection against fraud, and country specific legal requirements, to ensure the tickets are easily listed and sold on the consumer side of StubHub. The team is intricately focused on ensuring our SLAs are met no matter the scale of the seller inventory load.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain impactful improvements that cross the frontend and backend code across all StubHub’s platforms and products, resulting in high-quality outcomes
- Collaborate with team members to ensure best practices across our code
- Manage individual initiative priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with your technical expertise
- Mentor other team members and help many increase their technical capabilities, fostering a culture of inclusion, results-oriented execution, open innovation, and limitless creativity
WHAT YOU'VE DONE
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development
- Extensive experience developing robust, mission-critical systems using multiple general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C#)
- Demonstrated expertise in building software with one or more of the following: Infrastructure, Databases, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Security, and Privacy
- Previous experience designing and developing solutions to complex problems with significant business impact
- A strong understanding of how their systems interact with the broader production environment, including dependencies and platform primitives
- Proven ability to learn other coding languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools
- Experience owning projects from the initial idea all the way to production
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
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
Salary Range: $300,000—$350,000 USD
About 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.
For California Residents: California Job Applicant Privacy Notice found here
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.
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Align your experience with ticket commerce infrastructure
StubHub's backend systems handle real-time inventory, dynamic pricing, and high-volume transactions. Tailor your resume to highlight distributed systems, API design, or payment processing experience. Retail-scale engineering problems are what their hiring teams are evaluating for.
Target open roles through Migrate Mate
Filter Backend Engineer openings at StubHub by your specific visa type using Migrate Mate. It surfaces roles verified for sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether a listing will lead to a dead end at the offer stage.
Front-load your sponsorship conversation with recruiters
Bring up your visa status in the first recruiter call, not after the technical rounds. StubHub's talent teams are experienced with sponsorship workflows, and early disclosure lets them route your application through the right internal approval process.
Prepare for PERM timing if you're pursuing permanent residency
If an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card is your long-term goal, understand that PERM labor certification with the DOL typically begins after you've established yourself in the role. Ask your recruiter early whether StubHub initiates PERM sponsorship for Backend Engineers.
Use OPT strategically to build your StubHub candidacy
If you're on F-1 OPT, your 60-day grace period after a role ends leaves little room for error. Line up your StubHub application while still employed, so your timeline stays intact and you're not filing under pressure.
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Does StubHub sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Engineers?
Yes, StubHub sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Engineers. The company has an active sponsorship history for engineering roles, and Backend Engineers are among the functions where international hiring is common. Because H-1B sponsorship requires USCIS approval and is subject to the annual cap and lottery, it's worth confirming timing and internal approval processes directly with your recruiter during the offer stage.
Which visa types does StubHub commonly sponsor for Backend Engineers?
StubHub sponsors a range of visa categories for Backend Engineers, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for permanent residency. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and career stage, so clarify your situation with the hiring team early in the process.
What qualifications and experience does StubHub expect for Backend Engineer roles?
StubHub's Backend Engineer roles typically require proficiency in distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and high-throughput data pipelines, reflecting the demands of a live event ticketing platform operating at scale. Experience with Java, Go, or Python is commonly expected, along with familiarity with cloud infrastructure. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is standard, and it directly supports H-1B specialty occupation classification.
How do I apply for Backend Engineer jobs at StubHub?
Browse current Backend Engineer openings at StubHub through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying. Once you've identified a role, apply directly through StubHub's careers portal. Disclose your visa status on the first recruiter call so their talent team can route your application through the appropriate internal sponsorship approval workflow without delays.
How do I plan my timeline for visa sponsorship at StubHub as a Backend Engineer?
Timeline planning depends on your visa category. H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start, so offers need to be in place well before that window. E-3 and TN visas process faster and aren't cap-subject. If you're on OPT, factor in USCIS processing time for any required extensions. Align your job search cadence to these deadlines rather than treating them as an afterthought.
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