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Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access

Patreon2 weeks ago
Location

Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 257,500 – 386,000

Level

Staff

Role

Staff Software Engineer

Posted

Mar 2, 2026

Full TimeRemoteStaff

The role

Summary

Patreon is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Identity & Access team, responsible for building and maintaining critical authentication and security systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in designing scalable identity verification and access management solutions that protect creators and fans on the platform.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Provide strategic technical guidance for identity and access projects
System Design: Design and deploy core authentication and verification systems
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define security and compliance requirements
Innovation: Champion security solutions that enhance user experience and platform safety
Team Development: Contribute to team growth through process improvements and mentorship

What we look for

Technical

Authentication SystemsProven experience designing multi-factor authentication flows
Security ArchitectureCapability to build scalable and maintainable security components
Identity VerificationExpertise in developing robust ID verification systems

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Experience

Software DevelopmentMinimum of 6 years of professional software development experience
Identity EngineeringSubstantial experience with identity and authentication system design

Skills

Required skills

PythonStrong experience with Python or similar language is essential
Identity SystemsExperience designing and building authentication and identity verification systems
Security EngineeringDeep understanding of security and privacy concerns in authentication flows
Data StorageExpertise in data modeling, performance, and reliability techniques

Nice to have

Consumer Product EngineeringExperience building consumer-facing features with high-quality user experience
Cross-functional CollaborationAbility to work effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers
MentorshipTrack record of guiding and developing engineering talent

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 257,500 – 386,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equity

Stock options and equity plans

Flexible Time Off

Competitive PTO and recharge days

Professional Development

Learning and development stipends

Commuter Benefits

Support for transportation expenses

Lifestyle Stipend

Additional support for work-related expenses

Retirement

401k plan with company matching

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of technical skills, experience with identity systems, and problem-solving approach
  3. 3
    System Design Challenge — Evaluate candidate's ability to design scalable authentication architectures
  4. 4
    Team Fit Interview — Meet with potential team members to assess cultural and collaborative alignment
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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
Python
Tools
Authentication Tools
Other
Security Engineering

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