Patreon

Fullstack Engineer, Creation

Patreon3 months ago
Location

New York

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 189,000 – 255,500

Level

Mid

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Nov 26, 2025

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Patreon is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer for their Creation team in New York, focusing on building innovative tools that empower creators to express their creativity through media and newsletter platforms. The ideal candidate will develop high-performance features across frontend and backend technologies, contributing to Patreon's mission of funding the creative class.

What you'll do

Platform Feature Development: Scale and expand Patreon's media publishing capabilities to help creators express themselves more comprehensively
User Experience Optimization: Deliver high-quality experiences focused on performance, task completion speed, and user satisfaction
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and engineers to design, build, and iterate on monetization features
Full Stack Development: Lead development of full-stack features with emphasis on modern frontend technologies and reliable backend systems
Engineering Culture: Contribute to product-oriented engineering culture by maintaining best practices and bringing user empathy to the development process

What we look for

Technical

Frontend TechnologiesProficiency in React and TypeScript
Backend TechnologiesExperience with Python and MySQL
Testing and ExperimentationAbility to design, run, and analyze A/B tests

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience

Software DevelopmentMinimum 3 years of professional software development experience

Skills

Required skills

Full Stack DevelopmentAbility to work comfortably in both frontend and backend development
Agile MethodologiesExperience with iterative development and quick feature shipping

Nice to have

Creator Economy ExperienceUnderstanding of digital content platforms and creator tools
Performance OptimizationExperience in developing high-performance web applications

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 189,000 – 255,500 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equity Plans

Stock options and equity compensation

Flexible Time Off

Unlimited or extensive paid time off policy

Learning Stipend

Budget for professional development and learning resources

Parental Leave

Comprehensive parental leave policy

401k

Retirement plan with company matching

Commuter Benefits

Support for transportation expenses

Lifestyle Stipend

Additional funds for personal wellness and work-life balance

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Online coding challenge or take-home project demonstrating full-stack development skills
  3. 3
    Technical Interviews — Multiple rounds of technical interviews with engineering team members, covering coding, system design, and problem-solving
  4. 4
    Culture Fit Interview — Discussion with team members to assess alignment with Patreon's core values and collaborative approach
  5. 5
    Final Offer Discussion — Compensation negotiation and final interview with hiring manager
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Patreon is an American membership platform enabling creators to earn income from fans. It supports artists, podcasters, and writers with subscription-based content and community tools.

San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2013patreon.com

Tech Stack

Languages
TypeScriptPython
Frameworks
React
Databases
MySQL
Tools
A/B Testing Tools
Other
Hybrid Work Tools

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