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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Vivid Seats's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Vivid Seats's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vivid Seats
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 13 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vivid Seats's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vivid Seats.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Vivid Seats, you will develop and support systems that drive significant revenue for the company. Your role involves working with a modern tech stack, leading small teams, and collaborating cross-functionally in an Agile environment to enhance the ticket marketplace. You'll also focus on scaling e-commerce solutions and implementing best practices in software design and development.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vivid Seats as an employer.
What you need
- Experience developing Web based, Distributed and Multi-Tier architecture using Java or other major platforms
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and experience building, testing, and maintaining robust REST-based web services
- Experience in modern front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, and Single Page Application Frameworks
- Experience with cloud-based architectures, AWS preferred
- Experience with distributed messaging systems such as Apache Kafka, AWS SNS, and SQS
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS EKS
What you get
- Annual bonus incentives
- FLEX PTO
- Mental health days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K matching
- Monthly credits and discounts for attending live events
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid model
- Salary range provided but factors affecting it are vague
- Focus on AI tools may indicate a shift in technology emphasis
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Listed by Vivid Seats on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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