About the job
At Patreon, we empower creators by providing a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators connect with their most dedicated fans. Our offerings enable creators to engage authentically and sustainably through various means such as paid memberships, community chats, live video, and direct sales to fans.
Our mission is straightforward: to fund the creative class. We have established ourselves as leaders in this domain, boasting:
Over $10 billion generated by creators since our inception.
More than 100 million free memberships for fans who are not ready to pay yet.
Currently over 25 million paid memberships on Patreon.
We are committed to continuously enhancing our creator platform and are on the lookout for a Senior Backend Engineer to help us achieve this goal.
This role is based in San Francisco and is open to candidates who can work in-office 2 days a week under a hybrid work model.
About the Team
The Community team at Patreon is dedicated to building the essential spaces for real-time interactions between creators and fans. We manage features like Patreon Live, Chats, Comments, Reactions, and Drops, fostering a social environment that keeps fans engaged daily.
Our objective is to help fans feel connected and part of something special while enabling creators to cultivate vibrant communities that reflect their values and identities. We work across iOS, Android, Web, and Backend, collaborating closely with Product, Design, Data, and Trust & Safety teams to create engaging, safe, and meaningful experiences for niche fandoms.
In our fast-paced environment, we prioritize swift shipping, rapid learning, and directional shaping based on real user feedback.
About the Role
Take ownership of and deliver well-defined full-stack product features that empower creators to produce content on Patreon.
Lead the technical design of scalable, well-tested, and maintainable components.
Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver top-notch features.
Advocate for innovative solutions that enhance usability and engagement with discovery features.

