engineering
Posted Apr 2Senior Software Engineer, Product Foundations
at Patreon
San Francisco, United StatesHybrid
Requirements
- experience in backend software engineering, or equivalent
- experience through open source contributions, contract work, or adjacent engineering roles - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience; we evaluate skills and demonstrated ability, not credentials alone - Strong
- experience with Python or a similar language - Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles - Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development - Familiarity with relational databases (such as MySQL) and NoSQL databases - Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly in writing and in cross-functional meetings with non-engineering stakeholders We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because workplace diversity and inclusion is critical to our
- The final offer will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, competencies, and geographic location, aligning with the appropriate job level within Patreon’s leveling framework.
Experience
- WHAT YOU'LL NEED - 5+ years of
Benefits
- And we're leaders in that space, with: - $10 billion+ generated by creators since Patreon's inception - 100 million+ free memberships for fans who may not be ready to pay just yet, and - 25 million+ paid memberships on Patreon today.
- benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.
- Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, where employees based in office locations are expected to come into the office two days per week, excluding sick time and paid leave.
- At Patreon, we believe in fair and transparent pay.
- In compliance with New York and California pay transparency laws, we are sharing the expected salary range for this role.
- The posted salary range is dependent on the location and the level.
- For remote employees located outside CA and NY, salary may vary based on location and local market conditions.
- Patreon reserves the right to modify or update compensation and benefits at any time.
Contact
- If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accommodations@patreon.
Additional details
- Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences.
- We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their fans and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live video, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases.
- Ultimately our goal is simple: fund the creative class.
- This role is based in San Francisco or in New York and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model.
- ABOUT THE TEAM The Product Foundations team is how great ideas at Patreon become great products.
- We build the shared backend services, APIs, and data abstractions that product engineers across the company rely on to ship fast and build with confidence - from brand new features to the core systems that creators and members depend on every day.
- When a product team needs to move quickly, we're the foundation that lets them do it without reinventing the wheel.
- We partner with backend, infrastructure, and product engineering teams to design systems that are modular, scalable, and built to last.
- You will collaborate with other engineers and product managers to build and maintain reliable and efficient systems that support Patreon's growth. Your
- responsibilities will include: - Designing and implementing backend systems that handle millions of requests per day - Writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code - Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks - Building our robust APIs that support our web and mobile applications - Collaborating with other backend engineers, product engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features on time