Patreon is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Storage to design and implement scalable, high-performance storage and services that power our creator membership platform. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers to build and maintain reliable, efficient systems that support Patreon's growth.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement backend systems that handle millions of requests per day.
- Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks.
- Build our robust APIs that support our web and mobile applications.
- Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features on time.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
- Strong experience with Python or a similar language.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles.
- Experience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (such as Redis).
- Experience with container orchestration (such as Kubernetes).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work on time.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent.
Technical Stack
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Kubernetes
Benefits & Compensation
- Healthcare
- Flexible time off
- Company holidays and recharge days
- Commuter benefits
- Lifestyle stipends
- Learning and development stipends
- Patronage
- Parental leave
- 401k plan with matching
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco.
Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
