Full-Time

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Growth

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Patreon

Patreon

1,001-5,000 employees

Membership platform connecting creators and fans

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence 2 days per week in San Francisco or New York.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience working in an end-to-end machine learning team environment: analyzing data, building and iterating on machine learning models, writing production-level code and shipping to production, monitoring performance, and A/B testing.
  • You write clean and robust code in Python or other programming languages and have a keen eye for detail in code reviews.
  • You have experience debugging complex systems with a systematic approach.
  • You have a curious mindset and dive deeply into datasets to understand our product and customers.
  • You have solid communication skills and write clear documentation.
  • You have a growth mindset and aspire to continuously improve your soft and technical skills.
  • You are energized about building the first version of systems and are passionate about empowering creators with new machine learning solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct exploratory data analyses and proof-of-concept machine learning models to understand opportunities and potential project impact.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as product, engineering, design, legal, and trust and safety to design effective machine learning solutions.
  • Analyze and prepare training data, including using crowdsourcing data labeling techniques.
  • Train and iterate on machine learning models using novel techniques.
  • Deploy machine learning models to production and write backend code when necessary to properly deploy the model.
  • Debug models when observability shows performance gaps, and iterate on models.

Patreon is a membership platform that connects artists and creators with their most dedicated fans, allowing them to earn a sustainable income. It serves a variety of creative professionals, including writers, musicians, visual artists, and podcasters. Creators can set up different membership tiers that offer exclusive content and experiences to their fans, who subscribe for a monthly fee. This model provides a reliable income stream, which is often more stable than traditional revenue sources like advertising. Patreon takes a percentage of the creators' earnings, ensuring that the company's success is tied to the success of its users. The platform also offers tools to help creators manage their memberships and engage with their patrons. The goal of Patreon is to support independent creators by providing them with financial stability and a closer connection to their audience.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$342.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for exclusive content boosts Patreon's appeal to creators and fans.
  • Integration with platforms like AltStore expands Patreon's monetization opportunities.
  • Rising interest in niche communities aligns with Patreon's tailored content offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged privacy violations could lead to legal challenges and reputational damage.
  • Recent layoffs and office closures may indicate financial instability.
  • Free memberships might reduce revenue from paying subscribers if not managed well.

What makes Patreon unique

  • Patreon offers a direct support model for creators, unlike ad-based platforms.
  • It provides exclusive content and experiences, enhancing creator-fan engagement.
  • Patreon aligns its success with creators' earnings, fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem.

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Benefits

Competitive Pay & Equity - Our company was built on the idea of value for value. To get the best on board, we provide competitive base salaries, stock options, and a 401k program.

The Bells and Whistles - As they say, it’s the little things: commuter stipend, computer gear, standing desks, a learning stipend for your professional development and a monthly patronage stipend.

Health Coverage - We offer incredible healthcare options for you and your loved ones (including dental, vision and mental health), as well as snacks and a daily catered lunch.

Balance & Wellness - We offer a gym stipend (or Fitness SF membership), as well as unlimited vacation and sick leave.