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StubHub's backend engineering teams build the systems that power one of the world's largest live event marketplaces, and the company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Backend Software Developers. If you hold an eligible visa status, StubHub is a realistic sponsorship target.
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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 stack with StubHub's backend systems
StubHub's platform handles high-throughput ticketing transactions at scale, so experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture directly strengthens your application. Highlight work on reliability, latency, or real-time data pipelines in your resume.
Confirm your visa type before applying
StubHub sponsors multiple visa categories, but your current status shapes which filing path applies. F-1 OPT applicants need to track their cap-gap window carefully if H-1B registration falls within their OPT period, since a gap in work authorization will pause employment.
Search StubHub's open roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by visa type and role on Migrate Mate to surface Backend Software Developer openings at StubHub that are actively open to sponsorship. Applying through a targeted list saves time compared to scanning general job boards where sponsorship eligibility is unclear.
Prepare for a technical loop focused on systems design
StubHub's backend interviews typically include systems design rounds assessing how you'd architect inventory management or seat availability at scale. Practicing distributed systems design problems specific to high-concurrency retail scenarios will set you apart in the later interview stages.
Understand how LCA timing affects your start date
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting an H-1B petition to USCIS. This step adds time before your official start date, so negotiate your offer with that lead time in mind rather than assuming an immediate start.
Flag Green Card interest early with your recruiter
StubHub sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification timelines are long. Raising your long-term immigration goals during the offer stage, not after onboarding, gives HR time to sequence your H-1B and PERM filings without unnecessary delays.
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Does StubHub sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Developers?
Yes, StubHub sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Developer roles. The company has a consistent sponsorship history for technical positions, and backend engineering roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria. If you're applying from F-1 OPT or another nonimmigrant status, StubHub can initiate the H-1B petition process once you receive and accept an offer.
How do I apply for Backend Software Developer jobs at StubHub?
You can browse current Backend Software Developer openings at StubHub through Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship. After identifying a relevant opening, apply directly through StubHub's careers portal. The interview process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical assessments, and a systems design loop before an offer is extended.
Which visa types does StubHub commonly use for Backend Software Developers?
StubHub sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for backend engineering roles. H-1B is the most common path for long-term employment. E-3 applies to Australian citizens and has no lottery. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. F-1 OPT and CPT cover early-career and student candidates.
What qualifications does StubHub expect for Backend Software Developer roles?
StubHub typically looks for experience with Java, Python, or Go alongside hands-on work building distributed systems at scale. Roles often involve high-throughput transactional platforms, so familiarity with message queues, database optimization, and service reliability is relevant. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field satisfies the specialty occupation requirement USCIS applies to H-1B petitions for these roles.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take if I receive an offer from StubHub?
For H-1B, the timeline depends on whether you need to go through the annual lottery, which opens in March for an October start. Outside the lottery cycle, H-1B transfers and cap-exempt cases can move faster. E-3 consular processing typically runs two to four weeks from interview to stamp. Your offer letter should account for whichever filing timeline applies to your visa category.
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