Software Engineer II - Platform Runtime & Services Aliso Viejo, California,

Software Engineer II - Platform Runtime & Services

Stub Hub 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 Stub Hub to be the safest, most convenient way to offer a ticket to the millions of fans who browse our platform around the world.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join our Platform Runtime team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining a suite of SDKs, services, shared packages, and tools used by other teams and aimed at elevating efficiency across our entire engineering organization.

The Platform Runtime team's mission is to establish an intuitive cross-language performant runtime environment that is used across hundreds of services  focus on implementing best practices to tackle core engineering challenges such as configuration management, connectivity, caching, and messaging.

Location:

Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY or Santa Monica, CA or Aliso Viejo, CA

• Design and develop SDKs, services, shared packages, and tools to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity.
• Develop an intuitive cross-language performant runtime environment that will serve as a "container" for business/customer-facing services
• Architect and implement high-performance, scalable services actively used by internal customers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in distributed caching and messaging, with a deep understanding of associated design patterns.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams as your customers, identifying technical inefficiencies and proposing scalable solutions and engineering patterns.
• Drive initiatives to improve performance and scalability across our platform.
• Champion best practices in software development, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture where diverse perspectives are valued.

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in software development
• Experience with developing robust, mission-critical systems using one or multiple general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Java, C# or any other OOP language)
• Expertise in designing and optimizing distributed systems, including microservices architectures, caching strategies, and message queuing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and enhance system scalability, reliability, and performance metrics.
• 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
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience owning projects from the initial idea all the way to production

• 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 401(k), 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…