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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Backend Platform Engineer - **Company:** Patreon, Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Security, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Caching, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-staff-software-engineer-backend-platform-san-francisco-ca--497aa7d5-fcd0-4ad5-96d4-174c6ebfada5 ## About the Role * Extensive experience building large-scale backend systems, with depth in distributed systems and platform architecture (typically 10+ years, or equivalent demonstrated expertise) * Deep expertise in distributed systems, high-throughput APIs, and low-latency architectures that support millions of DAUs * Experience with databases, caching systems, and storage technologies (e.g. MySQL, Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB) * Strong understanding of data modeling, storage systems, caching, queues, and event-driven architectures * Experience in performance optimization across APIs, databases, caching layers, and distributed services * Strong operational excellence mindset, including incident response and production debugging * Experience operating systems in cloud-native environments such as AWS and Kubernetes-based infrastructure * Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Rust * Ability to communicate complex architectural trade-offs clearly in writing and in cross-functional forums * Experience mentoring Staff and Senior engineers and contributing to engineering culture through design reviews, documentation, or team standards We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because workplace diversity and inclusion is critical to our ability to serve creators worldwide. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we'd love to hear from you., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Best Practices, Caching, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Modeling, Data Storage, Debugging Skills, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Documentation, Healthcare, High Throughput, Incident Management, Incident Response, Large-Scale Systems, Mentoring, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Engineering, Programming Tools, Sales, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design ## Description * Define and drive the technical strategy for Patreons backend platform and foundational infrastructure * Lead architecture and implementation of scalable distributed systems, APIs, event-driven systems, and platform services * Lead modernization efforts across backend architecture, service boundaries, data access patterns, and infrastructure * Establish technical standards and best practices around reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability * Partner with product engineering teams to ensure platform capabilities align with business and product needs * Shape cross-functional technical decision-making at organizational scale * Help evolve operational maturity around incident management, resiliency, and production excellence * Mentor Staff and Senior engineers across the organization through design reviews, technical leadership, and hands-on collaboration ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)