Software Engineering Intern

Patreon • San Francisco, CA

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Software Engineering Interns to support our mission.
This role is based in San Francisco or New York and open to those who are able to be in-office 3 days per week on a hybrid work model.
About the Role
What you will do:
Make an impact. You’ll build and ship a feature that directly supports the creator economy and helps your favorite creators turn their passions into sustainable careers.
Collaborate with the best. You’ll be embedded within a world-class engineering team, working closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to bring your project to life.
Learn and grow. With guidance from an experienced engineer mentor, you’ll tackle technical challenges, gain hands-on experience, and grow your skills throughout the internship.
Have fun! Beyond building great products, you’ll join an intern cohort in San Francisco or New York City and participate in professional development opportunities and fun events.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (i.e. Mathematics, Physics)
• Strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals and data structures
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Swift, Kotlin, or TypeScript
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow through feedback.
• Genuine passion for Patreon’s mission and supporting the creator economy.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship a feature that directly supports the creator economy
• Work closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to bring your project to life.
• Tackle technical challenges, gain hands-on experience, and grow your skills throughout the internship.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and fun events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees