Full-Time

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Growth

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Patreon

Patreon

1,001-5,000 employees

Membership platform for creators and artists

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 creators, including writers, musicians, visual artists, and podcasters, by enabling them to offer exclusive content and experiences to their supporters, known as patrons, in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. Creators can set up different membership tiers that provide various perks, which helps them establish a reliable income stream that is often more stable than traditional revenue sources like advertising. Patreon takes a percentage of the earnings from creators, ensuring that its success is tied to the success of its users. The platform also provides tools for creators to manage their memberships, engage with patrons, and grow their audience. The main goal of Patreon is to support independent creators in achieving financial stability and fostering a closer connection with 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

  • Integration with AltStore PAL expands Patreon's reach and monetization opportunities for developers.
  • Partnerships like SongPad offer creators additional revenue streams and global exposure.
  • E-commerce features and free memberships lower entry barriers, attracting a broader audience.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged privacy violations could lead to legal challenges and reputational damage for Patreon.
  • Apple's App Store policies may hinder Patreon's growth in app-related markets.

What makes Patreon unique

  • Patreon offers creators a direct income stream from fans, unlike ad-based models.
  • The platform supports diverse creators, from musicians to podcasters, enhancing its market reach.
  • Patreon's membership tiers provide creators with stable, recurring revenue, reducing financial uncertainty.

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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.