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StubHub's backend engineering teams build the infrastructure powering one of the largest live event marketplaces in the world. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for Backend Software Engineers, supporting candidates across multiple visa categories from initial employment through long-term status.
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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 portfolio to ticketing infrastructure
StubHub's backend runs on distributed systems handling high-throughput event inventory and payment processing. Showcase projects involving APIs, microservices, or real-time data pipelines. Engineers who can speak to scale and reliability challenges stand out in technical screens.
Clarify sponsorship eligibility before applying
StubHub sponsors multiple visa categories for backend roles. Confirm which status you hold and whether your timeline aligns with their hiring cycle. F-1 OPT holders should account for the 60-day gap risk if a role falls through before status transfers.
Target teams with active infrastructure projects
StubHub regularly hires backend engineers for payments, search, and inventory systems. Filter open roles by these domains, as teams with active scaling mandates are more likely to move quickly through sponsorship paperwork without extended internal approvals.
Ask recruiters about LCA timing upfront
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before any H-1B petition reaches USCIS. Ask StubHub's recruiting team when they typically initiate this step relative to offer acceptance, so your start date doesn't slip unexpectedly.
Use Migrate Mate to track StubHub backend openings
Backend Software Engineer roles at StubHub open and close quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter listings by visa sponsorship type so you only see roles where your specific status is supported, and you can apply before sponsorship-eligible positions fill.
Prepare your credentials for specialty occupation review
USCIS scrutinizes whether a backend engineering role requires a specific degree field. Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations if your credential is from outside the U.S., and a detailed employment offer letter that links your degree to the technical duties.
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Does StubHub sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers?
Yes, StubHub sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers. Backend roles typically meet the specialty occupation standard because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. StubHub handles the petition through USCIS, but you'll need to account for the annual H-1B lottery window if you're not already in H-1B status or cap-exempt.
How do I apply for Backend Software Engineer jobs at StubHub?
Apply directly through StubHub's careers portal and indicate your visa sponsorship needs in the application or during the recruiter screen. Backend roles typically involve a technical phone screen, a systems design round, and a coding assessment. Being upfront about your status early avoids delays later. You can also browse StubHub's sponsorship-confirmed backend openings on Migrate Mate to make sure the role supports your visa category before you invest time in the process.
Which visa types does StubHub commonly sponsor for Backend Software Engineers?
StubHub sponsors a range of visa categories for backend engineering roles, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for students, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career. H-1B and E-3 are the most common paths for full-time backend hires.
What qualifications does StubHub expect for Backend Software Engineer roles?
StubHub's backend engineering roles generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline. Practical experience with distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure is expected. For mid-level and senior roles, StubHub looks for engineers who have worked at scale, particularly in e-commerce or marketplace platforms where inventory consistency and low-latency responses matter.
How do I time my application around H-1B cap deadlines as a Backend Software Engineer at StubHub?
The H-1B cap registration window opens in early March each year, with petitions filed shortly after for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer needs to submit your petition before your OPT expires. For backend roles at StubHub, start conversations with the recruiting team by January or February so the Labor Condition Application can be filed with DOL and certified before the USCIS filing window opens.
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