Staff Software Engineer, Data - Remote

Overview

Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their fans and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live video, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases.

Ultimately our goal is simple: fund the creative class. And we're leaders in that space, with:

• $10 billion+ generated by creators since Patreon's inception
• 100 million+ free memberships for fans who may not be ready to pay just yet, and
• 25 million+ paid memberships on Patreon today.

We're continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator platform with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to support our mission.

This role is remote with optional in-person attendance in either the New York or San Francisco office. Expect to travel a handful of times per year for team building and collaboration offsites.

In Short

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines for various use cases.
• Develop scalable data models supporting product features and analytics.
• Implement batch and streaming pipelines using Spark, Python, and Airflow.
• Define standards for data accuracy and build monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to create impactful data solutions.
• Mentor peers and promote best practices in data engineering.

Requirements

• 6+ years in software development, with 2+ years in data pipelines.
• Expert in SQL and distributed data processing tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with modern data lakes and warehouses.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Understanding of data modeling principles.
• Passionate about data quality and system reliability.
• Highly motivated self-starter in a collaborative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity plans.
• Healthcare and flexible time off.
• Commuter benefits and lifestyle stipends.
• Learning and development stipends.
• Parental leave and 401k plan with matching.