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Lead Staff Software Engineer - Tax

New York, New York, United States

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 looking for a Lead Staff Software Engineer - Full-Stack to lead, design and develop the next-generation technologies and complex features that change how millions of users explore, interact with and participate in live events worldwide. As a Lead Staff Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of developing the team's commercial and product strategy and will be expected to be equally focused on user needs and to exercise good commercial (not just technical) judgement. Our Lead Staff Software Engineers are essential for our company’s success, so they must show initiative and enthusiasm for the problems they solve.   
 
StubHub is committed to being a phenomenal and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Staff Software Engineer, you will also be an advocate and mentor for your team members, displaying leadership qualities and being an example for those around you.   
 
This role will be based out of our New York, NY office and has a hybrid work schedule. (3 in-person days per week)
 
About the team:
StubHub Engineering Tax team is tasked with developing a robust, in-house tax collection and remittance system tailored for a global, cross-border company operating across 40+ currencies and numerous compliance regions. This initiative addresses the intricate challenges of tax calculation and compliance that cannot be managed by existing third-party solutions

 
What You'll Do
  • Lead team to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain impactful improvements across all StubHub’s consumer-facing properties, resulting in high-quality outcomes  
  • Manage the definition, scoping, and execution of initiatives, work prioritization, and impact maximization for your team
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure best practices across our code 

 

What You've Done:
  • 10+ years of professional experience in software development   
  • 3+ years of technical leadership experience in a hands-on capacity  
  • 2+ years of in-depth experience with React and relevant toolsets/framework ecosystems   
  • Experience-building data-intensive user-facing applications emphasizing insight discovery and streamlined data analysis. 
  • Experience in designing and developing solutions that maximize ROI and led to significant business impact 
  • 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: Immerse yourself in 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: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that includes enticing stock incentives, aligning with our commitment to recognizing and valuing your contributions.
  • Flexible Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with unlimited Flex Time Off, providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule and 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.
  • Team-Building Events: Engage in vibrant team events that foster camaraderie and collaboration, creating an atmosphere where your professional and personal growth are celebrated.

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

$240,000 - $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. 
 
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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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