Full-Time

Fullstack Software Engineer

Payments

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Patreon

Patreon

1,001-5,000 employees

Membership platform for creators and fans

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
Responsibilities
  • Help scale and expand capabilities of Patreon's payment platform
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build new functionality
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience building products in the payments domain is a plus, but not a strict requirement for this role

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 patrons in exchange for a monthly subscription 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 audience. The goal of Patreon is to support independent creators by providing them with financial stability and a direct connection to their fans.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$342.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for exclusive content boosts Patreon's appeal to creators.
  • Integration with AltStore PAL expands monetization opportunities for developers.
  • Expansion of e-commerce features diversifies creators' income streams.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged privacy violations could lead to legal challenges for Patreon.
  • Integration with AltStore PAL may attract scrutiny from Apple.
  • Recent layoffs and office closures suggest potential financial instability.

What makes Patreon unique

  • Patreon offers creators a direct revenue stream through fan subscriptions.
  • The platform supports diverse creators, from musicians to visual artists and podcasters.
  • Patreon aligns its success with creators by taking a percentage of their earnings.

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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.