Jobs / United States / Seatgeek INC
Software Engineer - Internship
Seatgeek INC · 🇺🇸 New York, New York
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Seatgeek INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in NY: $174k–$195k, median $185k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($55/hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Seatgeek INC
The US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. By catering to both consumers and enterprises, we’re powering a new, open entertainment ecosystem where fans have effortless access to experiences, and teams, venues, and shows have seamless access to their audiences. Because everyone should expect more from ticketing. Open roles for interns We are looking for the best and brightest college interns who graduate in the spring/summer of 2028 to help us make live entertainment even better! Experience is preferred, but not required – in fact, we look forward to supporting you by teaching you new technologies and mentoring you in software development craft as a member of our world-class engineering team. • Backend (Python, Go) • Frontend Web (Typescript + React) • Mobile (Kotlin, Swift) • Platform (AWS, Docker, Python, Go) This is a 12 week summer Internship Program with a hybrid work style (expected to be on-site 50% of the week) at our corporate office in NYC. What you'll do • Design cloud-native software architecture • Build performant, beautiful, inclusive user interfaces that delight our users and enhance our brand • Scale our software to support a booming business • Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to bring ideas to life faster than ever while upholding SeatGeek’s technical and product standards; no token limits • Build a many-sided marketplace • Empower decision-making at a rapidly growing data-driven company • Run experiments and evaluate new technologies that will determine the future of our business for years to come What you have • You are currently enrolled college student studying Computer Science or a related degree • Experience in building or testing software. We'll be interested in hearing about what you've built and how you built it • Problem solving skills - adept at handling technical challenges. SeatGeek engineers create custom solutions to unique ticketing problems, including venue mapping, inventory tracking, and event matching • Passion for software craftsmanship and products. You hold yourself and your code to a high standard • Commitment to your teammates. You enjoy working with a diverse group of people with different experiences and take pride in mentoring and learning from others Our stack You do not need experience with all of these, but we thought you might be curious. What we care about is your experience, skills, and approach to problem-solving. Tools can be learned. • Languages: Python, Go, C#+.NET Core, React+Typescript, Swift, Kotlin • Datastores: Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch • Cloud: AWS • Version control: Gitlab Internship perks • $360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live events • Monthly commuter card for transportation • Subscription to Headspace • Free lunch & snacks is provided every day in the office • Weekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and more • Housing stipend **Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City office at least 3 days a week** The compensation for this role is $55/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week). SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us! To review