Software Engineer, Identity & Access

Patreon

Senior Software Engineer writing backend/full stack code and deploying user-facing systems at Patreon. Building innovative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support creators' needs.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $189,000 - $255,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write backend/full stack code as part of Patreon’s core product.
Build and deploy user-facing systems such as multi-factor authentication flows, ID verification systems, and account takeover detections.
Engage with stakeholders to define requirements and balance a range of security, privacy, and compliance needs.
Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, designers, and other engineers to deliver high quality features.
Champion innovative solutions that improve security and usability for creators and their fans.
Contribute to growth and maturity of the team by improving processes, providing mentorship, and helping to expand the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3+ years of experience in software development
experience with Python or a similar language
familiar with security and privacy concerns inherent to dealing with identity data or authentication flows
comfortable with data storage techniques and understand how data modeling, performance, and reliability intersect in real-world systems
worked on consumer-facing features where quality, experience, and emotional feel matter
energized by fast iteration: shipping MVPs, testing hypotheses, and evolving products based on feedback
take pride in creating elegant solutions to messy, real-world problems and balancing pragmatic trade-offs
believe in Patreon’s mission: giving creators control over their work and building communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
flexible time off
company holidays and recharge days
commuter benefits
lifestyle stipends
learning and development stipends
parental leave
401k plan with matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonbackend developmentfull stack developmentdata storage techniquesdata modelingperformance optimizationreliability engineeringmulti-factor authenticationID verificationaccount takeover detection

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementcollaborationmentorshipprocess improvementinnovative problem solvinguser experience focusfast iterationpragmatic decision makingquality assuranceemotional intelligence