Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

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 TeamAs 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 RoleYour responsibilities will include:Designing and implementing backend systems that handle millions of requests per dayWriting efficient, scalable, and maintainable codeIdentifying and addressing performance bottlenecksBuilding robust APIs that support our web and mobile applicationsCollaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features on timeWhat you'll need8+ years of experience in backend software engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experienceStrong experience with Python or a similar languageStrong understanding of software design patterns and principlesExperience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (such as Redis)Experience with container orchestration (such as Kubernetes)Strong understanding of RESTful API design and developmentWrites clearly for technical and non-technical audiences, and collaborates effectively across engineering and product teams to scope and ship featuresFamiliarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practicesBachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or the equivalentWe hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because workplace diversity and inclusion is critical to our ability to serve creators worldwide. If you’re excited about a role but your past 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.About PatreonPatreon 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.Patreon is