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Software Engineer - New Grad
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 ($25k) 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. We’re building an awesome entertainment ecosystem where fans have effortless access to incredible live experiences, while sports teams, venues, and shows have unprecedented access to their audiences – because everyone should expect more from the ticketing industry. Open roles for new graduates We are looking for the best and brightest spring/summer of 2027 college graduates 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. We have roles open in the following technologies: • Backend (Python, Go, C#) • Frontend Web (Typescript + React) • Mobile (Kotlin, Swift) • Platform (AWS, Docker, Python, Go) • Machine Learning (PyTorch, lightGBM, LangChain, Strands) What you'll do • Solve unique and challenging customer problems • Work with leading-edge tech in the cloud or on web and mobile • Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to bring ideas to life faster than ever while upholding SeatGeek’s technical and product standards; no token limits • Help scale our software as we grow our booming business • Take on the challenges of building software for 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 • Build performant, beautiful, inclusive user interfaces that delight our users and enhance our brand What you have • You are a college student graduating in the spring/summer of 2027, ideally in computer science or a related degree • Experience in building software. We'll be interested in hearing about what you've built and how you built it • Problem solving abilities, adept at handling technical challenges. SeatGeek engineers create custom solutions to unique ticketing problems, including venue mapping, inventory tracking, and event matching. We'll be excited to hear about the problems you've solved • Passion for software craftsmanship and product. 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 Perks • Equity stake • Discretionary annual bonus • A WFH stipend to support your home office setup • Unlimited PTO • Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave • 401(k) matching • Student loan matching program • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance • Up to $25k towards family building, reproductive health services and Gender-affirming care • $500 per year for wellness expenses • Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical • $360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live events • Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music **Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City Office at least 3 days a week during your first year of employment** The salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000 USD. This role is equity eligible. In addition, you may receive a discretionary annual bonus based on i