This Senior Staff Backend Platform Engineer role at Patreon focuses on building the foundational infrastructure that powers a global creator economy platform. The team is responsible for core backend services, APIs, and distributed systems that enable product teams to scale reliably. Key responsibilities include defining technical strategy for large-scale systems, leading architecture modernization efforts, and establishing best practices for performance and operational excellence. The position offers the opportunity to mentor senior engineers and shape cross-functional technical decisions at an organizational level. This role is appealing for its mission-driven culture that prioritizes creators, the chance to work on high-impact distributed systems, and a collaborative environment that values craft and teamwork. The position is based in San Francisco and operates on a hybrid model requiring in-office presence two days per week.
