Senior Backend Engineer, Community
San Francisco
Full Time
USD 212,000 – 318,000
Senior
Backend Engineer
Nov 10, 2025
The role
Summary
Patreon is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Community team, focusing on building innovative social features that connect creators and fans across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will drive technical design, deliver scalable product features, and contribute to Patreon's mission of empowering the creative class through cutting-edge community technologies.
What you'll do
What we look for
Technical
Education
Experience
Skills
Required skills
Nice to have
Compensation & benefits
USD 212,000 – 318,000 (annual)
Available
Benefits
Healthcare
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Equity
Stock options and equity plans
Flexible Time Off
Unlimited or generous paid time off policy
Learning Stipend
Budget for professional development and learning
Lifestyle Stipend
Additional compensation for personal wellness and work-life balance
401k
Retirement plan with company matching
Parental Leave
Comprehensive parental leave policy
Interview process
- 1Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
- 2Technical Phone Interview — Deep dive into technical skills, coding abilities, and problem-solving approach
- 3Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple interviews with engineering team members, including technical challenges and system design discussions
- 4Culture Fit Interview — Assessment of alignment with Patreon's core values and team dynamics
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