Patreon
Staff Backend Engineer
Patreon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Patreon is the best place for creators to build memberships by providing exclusive access to their work and a deeper connection with their communities. We’re building a content and community platform where creators can engage directly with their fans and monetize their creativity, while maintaining full ownership over the work they make and the communities they create.
We’re leaders in the membership space with 250,000+ active creators and over $3.5 billion paid directly to creators on our platform. Our team is building tools to optimize the creator-to-fan relationship, including native video, enhanced podcasting features, improved creation tools, and new community experiences. We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the most talented team in the Creator Economy and are looking for a Software Engineerto support our mission.
This role is based in NYC or SF
and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model.
About the Role
Our team’s mission is to make Patreon the most trusted and safest place for creators and fans to share and connect with each other.
Lead and contribute to the design and development of new content experiences on Patreon
Advocate for best patterns and practices in the areas of system design, performance, and testing
Drive clarity and alignment on technical vision and direction by collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and product managers
Advocate for engineering systems and solutions that will accelerate product development in the long-run
Work with a fully cross functional team to define and deliver new product features
Build a strong product-minded engineering culture by mentoring and guiding engineers
About You
10+ years of experience in backend software development, primarily product oriented.
In depth knowledge of Python, Java and/or a similar general purpose language
Strong understanding of web servers, API design frameworks, and data modeling - and a desire to mentor more junior engineers.
Experience enforcing a high standard of quality and craft with an eye for UX and engineering detail, architecting and leading teams to build software that withstands the test of time.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate requirements gathering, decision-making, and knowledge sharing.
Penchant for solving complex requirements with elegant and simple solutions
Enthusiastic about building for creators.
About Patreon
Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts:
Put Creators First |
They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win.
Build with Craft |
We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve.
Make it Happen |
We don’t quit. We learn and deliver.
Win Together |
We grow as individuals. We win as a team.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because we want our company to represent the vast diversity of our creators. If you’re excited about a role but your prior experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we’d love to hear from you.
Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, unlimited paid time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.The posted range represents the expected salary range for this job requisition and does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, benefits and perks previously outlined. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider your experience, leveling, location and other job-related factors.New York Pay Range $189,000—$263,500 USD
The posted range represents the expected salary range for this job requisition and does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, benefits and perks previously outlined. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider your experience, leveling, location and other job-related factors.San Francisco Pay Range $189,000—$263,500 USD
We’re leaders in the membership space with 250,000+ active creators and over $3.5 billion paid directly to creators on our platform. Our team is building tools to optimize the creator-to-fan relationship, including native video, enhanced podcasting features, improved creation tools, and new community experiences. We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the most talented team in the Creator Economy and are looking for a Software Engineerto support our mission.
This role is based in NYC or SF
and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model.
About the Role
Our team’s mission is to make Patreon the most trusted and safest place for creators and fans to share and connect with each other.
Lead and contribute to the design and development of new content experiences on Patreon
Advocate for best patterns and practices in the areas of system design, performance, and testing
Drive clarity and alignment on technical vision and direction by collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and product managers
Advocate for engineering systems and solutions that will accelerate product development in the long-run
Work with a fully cross functional team to define and deliver new product features
Build a strong product-minded engineering culture by mentoring and guiding engineers
About You
10+ years of experience in backend software development, primarily product oriented.
In depth knowledge of Python, Java and/or a similar general purpose language
Strong understanding of web servers, API design frameworks, and data modeling - and a desire to mentor more junior engineers.
Experience enforcing a high standard of quality and craft with an eye for UX and engineering detail, architecting and leading teams to build software that withstands the test of time.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate requirements gathering, decision-making, and knowledge sharing.
Penchant for solving complex requirements with elegant and simple solutions
Enthusiastic about building for creators.
About Patreon
Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts:
Put Creators First |
They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win.
Build with Craft |
We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve.
Make it Happen |
We don’t quit. We learn and deliver.
Win Together |
We grow as individuals. We win as a team.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because we want our company to represent the vast diversity of our creators. If you’re excited about a role but your prior experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we’d love to hear from you.
Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, unlimited paid time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.The posted range represents the expected salary range for this job requisition and does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, benefits and perks previously outlined. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider your experience, leveling, location and other job-related factors.New York Pay Range $189,000—$263,500 USD
The posted range represents the expected salary range for this job requisition and does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, benefits and perks previously outlined. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider your experience, leveling, location and other job-related factors.San Francisco Pay Range $189,000—$263,500 USD