Senior Backend Engineer, Video Platform Integration

Patreon is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Backend Platform team, focusing on video platform integration. The role involves designing and building distributed backend services, APIs, and event-driven workflows to support live video experiences. The engineer will integrate video vendor APIs, improve performance and reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable broadcast and playback experiences for creators and their communities.

Significant experience (5+ years) building production backend systems, strong foundations in distributed systems, API design, and event-driven architectures. Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java. Experience with databases, caching, and performance optimization. Practical experience integrating video or live streaming providers, including stream setup, broadcast, playback, and recording workflows. Understanding of video concepts like HLS, WebRTC, and adaptive bitrate streaming. Ability to trouble