Staff Android Engineer, Platform at Patreon

New York, New York, United States

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$246,400 – $369,600Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

6+ years building consumer-grade Android apps, with at least 1 year operating in a Staff role
Expert-level Kotlin and deep knowledge of Compose; comfortable refactoring large codebases to modern patterns
Experience building and maintaining a design system — including theming, typography, motion, and accessibility states — is desired
In-depth understanding of Android accessibility APIs and current WCAG guidelines
Comfortable reviewing and shaping backend API contracts; able to reason about latency, payload size, and maintainability over time
Experience with git, modern CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Excellent communication skills—you write crisp design docs, give actionable feedback, and can influence without authority across teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent

Responsibilities

Elevate our design system. Own the architecture, implementation, and ongoing evolution of our shared Swift component library so product teams can ship beautiful, unified experiences at speed
Champion accessibility. Work closely with our Design team to address accessibility issues and ensure WCAG 2.2 compliance
Guide strategic migrations. Lead multi-phase initiatives such as replacing our local data store, introducing modern view patterns, and expanding our adoption of SwiftUI
Set the bar for engineering quality. Review engineering design proposals for new features, help shape backend API contracts, and run thoughtful code reviews that level-up engineers across the org
Influence the platform roadmap. Work closely with design, product, and leadership to translate long-term business goals into a clear, scalable technical vision for Android
Mentor and multiply. Provide hands-on coaching, documentation, and golden path implementations that grow the entire mobile team so they can deliver with confidence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AndroidSwiftDesign SystemAccessibilityWCAG 2.2Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Staff Android Engineer role?

The salary range is $246.4K - $369.6K.

Is this a remote position, or does it require office time?

This is a hybrid role based in New York or San Francisco, requiring you to be in-office 2 days per week.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

You need 6+ years building consumer-grade Android apps with at least 1 year in a Staff role, expert-level Kotlin, deep knowledge of Compose, and comfort refactoring large codebases to modern patterns. Experience building and maintaining a design system including theming, typography, motion, and accessibility is desired.

What is the team culture like at Patreon?

The Client Platforms team provides a fun and collaborative environment where risk taking is allowed and rewarded, high craft is the norm, and career growth goals are supported.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Android Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 6+ years of Android experience including a year at Staff level, expert Kotlin and Compose skills, and ideally experience with design systems. They should be ready to lead migrations, champion accessibility, mentor others, and influence the platform roadmap.

Patreon

Membership platform for creators and artists

About Patreon

Patreon is a membership platform that connects artists and creators with their most dedicated fans, allowing them to earn a sustainable income. It serves a variety of creators, including writers, musicians, visual artists, and podcasters, by enabling them to offer exclusive content and experiences to their supporters, known as patrons, in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. Creators can set up different membership tiers that provide various perks, which helps them establish a reliable income stream that is often more stable than traditional revenue sources like advertising. Patreon takes a percentage of the earnings from creators, ensuring that the company's success is tied to the success of its users. The platform also provides tools for creators to manage their memberships, engage with patrons, and grow their audience. The main goal of Patreon is to support independent creators in achieving financial stability and fostering a closer relationship with their audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$342.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Equity - Our company was built on the idea of value for value. To get the best on board, we provide competitive base salaries, stock options, and a 401k program.

The Bells and Whistles - As they say, it’s the little things: commuter stipend, computer gear, standing desks, a learning stipend for your professional development and a monthly patronage stipend.

Health Coverage - We offer incredible healthcare options for you and your loved ones (including dental, vision and mental health), as well as snacks and a daily catered lunch.

Balance & Wellness - We offer a gym stipend (or Fitness SF membership), as well as unlimited vacation and sick leave.

Risks

Alleged privacy violations could lead to legal challenges for Patreon.

Integration with AltStore PAL may attract scrutiny from Apple.

Recent layoffs and office closures suggest potential financial instability.

Differentiation

Patreon offers creators a direct revenue stream through fan subscriptions.

The platform supports diverse creators, from musicians to visual artists and podcasters.

Patreon aligns its success with creators by taking a percentage of their earnings.

Upsides

Growing demand for exclusive content boosts Patreon's appeal to creators.

Integration with AltStore PAL expands monetization opportunities for developers.

Expansion of e-commerce features diversifies creators' income streams.

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