Full-Time

Fullstack Software Engineer

Payments

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Patreon

Patreon

1,001-5,000 employees

Membership platform for creators and artists

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-office presence in San Francisco for two days per week.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
MySQL
Java
TypeScript
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in fullstack software development
  • Excited to maintain high standard of quality and craft with an eye for user experience and engineering detail
  • A track record of building systems with attention to detail, high reliability, and high throughput
  • Proactive in communicating with your peers and cross-functional partners
  • Experience building products in the payments domain is a plus, but not a strict requirement for this role
Responsibilities
  • You'll help scale and expand capabilities of Patreon's payment platform that helps creators get paid effectively and on time, every time.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build new functionality, while maintaining a delightful user experience, motivated by passion for our shared mission.
  • Work with a focus on frontend frameworks and technologies including React, Javascript, Typescript, etc.
  • Work with Python, Java, and MySQL on the backend, introducing other technologies when it makes sense.
  • Build a strong product-minded, engineering culture by mentoring and guiding engineers inside and outside the team

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 relationship 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

  • Increased integration with third-party platforms enhances monetization options for creators.
  • Creators from niche industries joining Patreon diversify the platform's offerings.
  • Partnerships with platforms like SongPad provide additional revenue streams for creators.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged privacy violations could lead to legal challenges and reputational damage.
  • App Store restrictions may limit growth opportunities for AltStore PAL integration.
  • Recent layoffs and office closures may indicate financial instability or restructuring.

What makes Patreon unique

  • Patreon offers creators a direct line of support from their fans.
  • The platform provides a reliable, recurring income stream for creators.
  • Patreon allows creators to offer exclusive content and experiences to their patrons.

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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.