--- title: 'Engineering Manager - Streaming & Storage at StubHub' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-manager-streaming-storage-stubhub-new-york-adf6zswrjr9x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # Engineering Manager - Streaming & Storage at StubHub - **Company:** StubHub - **Location:** New York, NY - **Compensation:** $300k–$350k - **Posted:** 2026-10-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/stubhubinc/jobs/5014064101 ## Job description 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. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Core Platform — Storage & Streaming team. In this role you will lead and grow the team, and own the platform and roadmap for the data infrastructure that P0 workflows across all of StubHub depend on. The team owns three business critical domains: - Streaming — StubHub's event streaming and messaging platform, processing 10–30 billion events per day for ~100 service teams. The team is at the beginning of a major program to bring streaming home to AWS, consolidating from Azure (EventHub, ServiceBus) onto a modern, Kafka-compatible platform with schema enforcement, self-service SDKs, and direct streaming and querying of event data from S3. - NoSQL / Nonrelational Storage — the platform products for S3, DynamoDB, Redis, MemoryDB, and ElasticSearch, offered as self-service "paved paths" to engineering teams across the company. - Relational Data — the company's relational data estate: SQL Server and PostgreSQL, plus the associated tooling and operations — DB CI/CD, AI-enabled database access, SOX access controls, and database performance support for all of engineering. You will lead a team of talented engineers across three critical infrastructure domains, building core platform products used by hundreds of engineers on a daily basis. You will set and execute a multi-year roadmap, own P0 compliance obligations (SOX, GDPR/CCPA), and partner with ~100 consuming teams plus stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Security & Data Governance, and Finance. Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY What You’ll Do: - Lead, grow, and retain a high-performing team of database and platform engineers — hiring, onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and career development. - Own the multi-year roadmap across all three domains: the Azure→AWS streaming migration, the NoSQL paved paths, and relational modernization (PostgreSQL adoption off SQL Server, DB CI/CD, AI-enabled database access, and workload separation). - Set technical direction and drive key architecture and vendor decisions in partnership with your Staff/tech leads, balancing delivery speed against the reliability of P0 infrastructure. - Own operational accountability: governance of 300+ database change requests per month, database performance support for engineering, and incident escalation for P0 systems. - Ensure compliance is designed into the platform — SOX controls, GDPR/CCPA data privacy, data classification, and access governance. - Drive execution excellence: capacity planning, sequencing, and delivery across a 40+ item roadmap; establish clear SLAs and observability for shared platforms. - Partner broadly across ~100 consuming teams, Legal/Compliance, Security & Data Governance, Finance, and engineering leadership. - Shape StubHub's operational data strategy and represent the team in cross-org planning. What We’re Looking For: - Experience managing engineering teams, including platform or infrastructure teams. - A strong technical foundation in distributed systems or data infrastructure — you can hold your own in architecture and vendor discussions. - Experience owning and delivering multi-quarter, cross-team programs or migrations end-to-end. - A track record of hiring, growing, and retaining senior engineers; comfortable managing Staff-level ICs. - Experience with compliance obligations (SOX, GDPR/CCPA) or a demonstrated ability to operate in a regulated environment. - Familiarity with cloud data platforms — streaming/messaging (Kafka or Kafka-compatible), relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (DynamoDB, Redis, S3, ElasticSearch), AWS/Azure, Kubernetes/EKS, and Terraform. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management — able to align leadership, partner teams, and engineers on direction. - Bonus: hands-on and deeply technical, with experience leading Platform teams and streaming, relational, or NoSQL database domains. What We Offer: - Accelerated Growth Environment: 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: Competitive base, equity, and upside that tracks with your impact. - 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. 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 $300,000—$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. For California Residents: California Job Applicant Privacy Notice found [here](https://img.vggcdn.net/webresources/PDF/Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_California.pdf) 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. ## About StubHub ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: StubHub is a leading global ticketing marketplace for live events, connecting fans, sellers, and partners to access an expansive catalog of events worldwide. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: STUB) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Eric Baker, Jeff Fluhr ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Live event ticketing, secondary ticket marketplace, e-commerce - **Target customers**: B2C (fans attending live events), B2B (sellers, event organizers, content rights holders), and B2C (enterprise partnerships) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To give everyone the freedom to access and connect through live experiences." ## Products & Services - **StubHub Marketplace**: The core platform, a global two-sided marketplace for buying and selling tickets to live events (sports, music, comedy, dance, festivals, theater). It operates in over 200 countries and territories, supports over 30 languages, and accepts payments in over 45 currencies. [stubhub.com](https://stubhub.com) - **Open Distribution (Direct Issuance)**: A new initiative allowing content rights holders to issue tickets directly through StubHub, improving the fan experience and unlocking new revenue streams. [investors.stubhub.com](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) - **Advertising Platform**: A new initiative to drive better outcomes for fans and content rights holders and unlock future revenue. [investors.stubhub.com](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) - **FanProtect Guarantee**: A promise ensuring a zero-breakage ticket-buying experience, guaranteeing that tickets are valid and delivered on time. [newsroom.stubhub.com](https://newsroom.stubhub.com/2026/03/30/understanding-ticketing-how-platforms-like-stubhub-work/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed as a standalone figure post-IPO; the company is publicly traded (NYSE: STUB). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $1.7B (2024) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stubhub). For Q1 2026, Revenue was $446.0 million, up 12% year-over-year. Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS) for Q1 2026 was $2.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year. [investors.stubhub.com](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is viagogo Entertainment, Inc. Key investors in prior rounds include Stephens Group and Viagogo. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stubhub) - **Growth Signals**: - Q1 2026 saw a 7% increase in GMS and a 12% increase in revenue year-over-year. - Adjusted EBITDA increased 50% year-over-year to $72.1 million, with margin expanding over 400 basis points to 16%. - Full-year 2026 outlook: GMS of $9.9B to $10.1B and Adjusted EBITDA of $400M to $420M. - Headcount grew 12.2% year-over-year to 851 employees. - In 2024, fans purchased over 40 million tickets from more than 1 million unique sellers. - New initiatives in open distribution and advertising are expected to unlock future revenue. [investors.stubhub.com](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) ## Competitive Advantages - **Global Scale & Selection**: Operates in over 200 countries and territories, with an expansive catalog of events across sports, music, comedy, dance, festivals, and theater. [stubhub.com](https://stubhub.com) - **Trust & Security**: The FanProtect Guarantee provides a zero-breakage ticket-buying experience, a key differentiator in the secondary market. [newsroom.stubhub.com](https://newsroom.stubhub.com/2026/03/30/understanding-ticketing-how-platforms-like-stubhub-work/) - **Advanced Pricing Intelligence**: Uses data and technology to offer fair and transparent pricing for tickets. - **Global Reach**: Supports 33 languages and transactions in 48 currencies, with a presence in over 90 countries and territories. - **Strong Brand & Scale**: As a leading global marketplace, it has a massive network effect with over 1 million unique sellers and 40 million tickets sold in 2024. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Continuing to grow its international footprint and make it easier for fans worldwide to access live events. - **Open Distribution & Advertising**: Developing new initiatives like open distribution (direct issuance) and an advertising platform to create new revenue streams and improve outcomes for fans and content rights holders. [investors.stubhub.com](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) - **Profitability & Scale**: Focused on disciplined execution to grow globally while increasing profitability through greater scale, as evidenced by the 400+ basis point improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 2026. - **Debt Reduction**: Strengthening the balance sheet, with a $100 million debt reduction in May 2026. [investors.stubhub.com](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: StubHub's mission is to give everyone the freedom to access and connect through live experiences, which can be a motivating factor for employees passionate about live events and entertainment. - **Growth & Scale**: The company is in a strong growth phase (12% revenue growth, 12% headcount growth), offering opportunities for career advancement and impact at a global scale. - **Engineering & Innovation**: The company is investing in new initiatives like open distribution and advertising, and has a significant technical workforce (245 employees in technical roles). The tech stack includes modern tools like TensorFlow, Tableau, and MySQL. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stubhub) - **Work Environment**: StubHub has a hybrid work model with major offices in New York, Los Angeles, Aliso Viejo, and Atlanta. The company offers a range of roles from engineering to product, design, and business development. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stubhubinc) - **Notable Perks**: While specific perks are not detailed in the search results, the company's strong financial performance and focus on growth suggest a stable and well-resourced environment. The company has a significant presence in major tech hubs. - **Employee Sentiment**: Employer rating on LinkedIn is 2.5/5.0 (909 reviews), with compensation rated 3.1/5.0 and culture rated 2.3/5.0. This suggests areas for improvement in work-life balance and culture, though compensation is viewed more favorably. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stubhub) ## Sources 1. [StubHub Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stubhubinc) 2. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stubhub) 3. [StubHub Q1 2026 Earnings Release](https://investors.stubhub.com/news/news-details/2026/StubHub-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx) 4. [CB Insights Company Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/stubhub) 5. 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