Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access

Patreon

Senior Software Engineer focused on Identity and Access systems for Patreon's core product. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and usability for creators and fans.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $212,000 - $318,000 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.
Design, 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 security, privacy, and compliance needs.
Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, designers, and other engineers for high-quality features.
Champion innovative solutions that improve security and usability for creators and their fans.
Contribute to team growth and maturity by improving processes and providing mentorship.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in software development
Strong experience with Python or a similar language.
Experience designing and building identity or authentication systems.
Familiarity with security and privacy concerns related to identity data or authentication flows.
Comfortable with data storage techniques and understanding of data modeling, performance, and reliability in real-world systems.
Experience on consumer-facing features prioritizing quality and experience.
Energized by fast iteration: shipping MVPs, testing hypotheses, and evolving products based on user response.
Pride in creating elegant solutions to complex real-world problems and balancing pragmatic trade-offs.
Belief in Patreon's mission of empowering creators over their work and building positive communities.
Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package including salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonsoftware developmentidentity systemsauthentication systemsdata storage techniquesdata modelingperformancereliabilityMVPsuser experience

Soft Skills

collaborationmentorshipproblem-solvinginnovationstakeholder engagementprocess improvementadaptabilitycommunicationbalancing trade-offscreativity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeDoctoral degreeComputer ScienceComputer Engineering