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Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

Patreon · San Francisco

RemoteStaffEngineeringEngineeringEngineeringPosted 3 months ago
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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 Engineer to support our mission. This role is based in SF and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model. ABOUT THE TEAM As a Staff Backend Platform Software Engineer at Patreon, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our creator membership platform. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers to build and maintain reliable, efficient systems that support Patreon's growth. ABOUT THE ROLE 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 robust APIs that support our web and mobile applications - Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features on time WHAT YOU'LL NEED - 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience - Strong experience with Python or a similar language - Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles - Experience with relational databases (su

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