Senior Software Engineer, Backend Platform
PatreonSan Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted September 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Patreon is a platform that empowers creators to build communities with their fans, offering exclusive content and financial support. With services spanning video creation, music, podcasts, gaming, and more, Patreon aims to enable artists and developers to turn their passions into sustainable careers.
Job Description
Patreon is a media and community platform for creators, offering membership, free content, and support. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain their backend platform, which supports their creator membership and fosters a dynamic community. The company has been providing creative tools since inception and boasts over 100 million free members.
Requirements
- 6+ years of backend software engineering experience
- Strong experience with Python or a similar language
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles
- Experience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (such as Redis)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Equity plans
- Healthcare
- Flexible time off
- Company holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Lifestyle stipends
- Learning and development stipends
- Patreon
- Parental leave
