About this role
This position is fully remote within the United States or available as a hybrid role in New York and San Francisco, and it suits an experienced security professional who wants to protect online creator communities. Patreon is hiring a Security Engineer to support its mission of funding the creative class by safeguarding platform infrastructure and applications.
Role Overview
The Security Engineer joins a small team within Patreon's Risk Engineering organization. The professional divides time between proactive security projects and reactive tasks such as handling investigations, responding to vulnerabilities, and joining the on-call rotation. The team balances security requirements against business needs, focusing on practical risk reduction across application, infrastructure, and corporate security domains.
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About the Company
Patreon operates a media and community platform where hundreds of thousands of creators offer paid memberships, community chats, live video, and direct sales to fans. The company has generated over $10 billion for creators since its inception and supports millions of free and paid memberships. Patreon champions workplace diversity and provides equal employment opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.
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Where is the Security Engineer position located?
The role is fully remote within the United States, or can be based out of offices in New York or San Francisco on a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary range spans from $170K to $255.5K, with the final offer depending on location, level, skills, and experience.
What programming languages are required?
Candidates must be able to develop software using Python, Rust, Golang, or a similar language.
What level of experience is needed?
Applicants need at least two years of experience reducing security risks, plus three or more years of deeper knowledge in a specific security domain.
What benefits does Patreon provide?
Benefits include equity, healthcare, flexible time off, a 401k with matching, parental leave, lifestyle stipends, commuter benefits, and learning and development stipends.