Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

• $10 billion+ generated by creators since Patreon's inception

• 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.

Our summer internship is a 12-week program running May–August or June–September 2027. This internship is designed for students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.

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 participate in team activities and events.

About You

• 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.

• Put Creators First | They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win.

Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accomodations@patreon.com.

Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, where engineering interns are expected to come into the office three days per week, excluding sick time and leave. The goal of this policy is to be intentional about the in-person time we spend together to strengthen the feeling of community at Patreon.

The posted salary range is dependent on the location and the level. This range may encompass multiple levels within the role’s job family. The final offer will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, competencies, and geographic location, aligning with the appropriate job level within Patreon’s leveling framework.