--- title: 'Software Engineer, Backend at Patch My PC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-backend-patch-my-pc-united-states-q31q057hn79r' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Software Engineer, Backend at Patch My PC - **Company:** Patch My PC - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $125k–$145k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-03-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/patchmypc/21f4037e-2b38-4f87-8877-fd4096d36e7f ## Job description About Our Company: At Patch My PC, we exist to improve lives. What started as a free tool to keep apps updated has grown into a trusted enterprise solution that helps IT and Security teams automate, manage, deploy, and report on third-party updates in Microsoft ConfigMgr, Intune, and WSUS. Our fully remote crew of 150 GIF-loving humans supports over 10,000 customers and more than 32 million devices. We make patching easier, boost security, and give IT teams their time back. Our core values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow. They keep us focused on what matters most. We're here to improve the lives of our customers, our team members, and our communities. About this Role: We are looking to hire an Experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, implement, test and support high quality internal software, systems and customer facing products and features that delight customers. You will be a key member of our development team, working to enhance and expand our software management platform. Responsibilities: - Writing secure, correct, efficient, clear and supportable “production ready” code that meets internal standards and industry best practice. - Enhance and extend our existing products, including device management, microservices, and WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications to deliver seamless experiences to our customers. - Design and build APIs that integrate with internal and external services and contribute to overall system functionality. - Clarifying and communicating engineering requirements for new products, features, quality improvements, or design changes. - Track progress, update stakeholders, communicate with peers and broader team through stand-ups, regular updates on work items. - Implement industry-standard security practices to safeguard both customer and internal data. - Ensure thorough testing of code, participate in code reviews, and proactively resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks. Required Skills: - 5+ years of professional development experience in C#. - Experience with ASP.NET Core microservices and/or desktop applications (WPF or similar). - Strong experience in API Development, particularly with RESTful APIs. - Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. - Familiarity with security practices in software development, such as secure coding, encryption, and data protection. - Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns. - Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development. Nice to Have: - Experience with device management products like Microsoft Configuration Manager or Intune. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Experience with Event-driven architecture. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. - Experience with building cross-platform applications or services. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Base Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 based on experience and location. Benefits: - 401k Match: Match 200% of contributions up to the first 5% of salary, resulting in a total potential match of 10%. - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Patch My PC covers 99% of premiums for both team members and dependents. Other Benefits: - FSA/HSA. - Fertility benefits. - Parental leave. - Paid-time off (PTO). - Volunteer leave. - Charitable donation matching. - Tuition reimbursement. - Gym membership reimbursement. - Internet stipend. - Pet insurance. Learn more about our benefits here: https://patchmypc.com/careers#we-care. What to Expect in the Interview Process Curious about what comes next? Learn more about our hiring process here:http://patchmypc.com/careers#hiring-process Equal Opportunity Employer: Patch My PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process. We encourage women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Work Authorization: To be eligible for consideration, candidates for fully remote positions must reside in one of the following U.S. states at the time of hire: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. ## About Patch My PC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Patch My PC automates third-party application patching and management for IT teams by integrating directly with Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) and Intune. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped/Profitable — not venture-backed; no external funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Castle Rock, Colorado, United States - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Justin Chalfant (CEO & Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: IT Security & Systems Management, Software Development - **Target customers**: B2B — IT administrators and security teams at enterprises and SMBs that use Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr/Intune). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Make patching painless — and actually fun to work with.” The company works to “keep you more secure online and make application management easy.” ## Products & Services - **Patch My PC Cloud**: A SaaS-based solution that drops on-premises requirements, enabling third-party app patching through Microsoft Intune. Includes Custom Apps and a preview of Mac support. Launched in 2024. - **Patch My PC for Configuration Manager**: An on-premises add-on that extends Microsoft ConfigMgr to automate the packaging, testing, and deployment of hundreds of third-party applications. - **Patch My PC Home Updater**: A free desktop tool for consumers to keep personal software updated. The original product that founded the company. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (profitable, bootstrapped company). - **Key Metric**: Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) — Not disclosed. However, the company serves **~10,400 customers** and manages **over 26 million devices** as of early 2025. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped — no external investors. Strong integration partnerships with **Microsoft** (Intune, ConfigMgr) are core to the product's value. - **Growth Signals**: Revenue and team are growing rapidly. The team grew from 125 people (end of 2024) to **over 150 people** (+20%) in early 2025. Customer count increased from ~7,835 (end of 2024) to **~10,400** (+33% growth in under a year). In 2024, launched the long-awaited "Patch My PC Cloud" product and added first executive leaders in Finance, Operations, and People Ops. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Platform Integration**: Deep, native integration with Microsoft ConfigMgr and Intune provides a stickier, more automated solution than generic patch management competitors. - **"Ridiculously Responsive Support"**: Known culture of exceptional customer service and fast response times, leading to high customer loyalty and word-of-mouth growth. - **Self-Sustaining Business Model**: Being bootstrapped and profitable allows the company to focus on long-term product quality and customer needs without external investor pressure. - **Large, Captive Install Base**: Over 10,000 active customers and 26 million managed devices create a powerful network effect and recurring revenue base. ## Strategic Focus - **Cloud-First Transition**: Continuing to invest in and expand the "Patch My PC Cloud" SaaS product, adding features like Mac support and Custom Apps to capture a larger market. - **Global Scale & Hiring**: Adding executive leadership (CFO, COO, People Ops) to professionalize operations and support scaling the team to 200+ while maintaining remote culture. - **AI Integration**: Actively hiring for a **Software Engineer, AI** role, indicating a strategic move to apply AI/ML to patch management, analytics, or automation. ## Why Work Here - **Fully Remote Culture**: 100% remote for all roles, with team members in 15+ countries and three continents. The company was built remote-first, not retrofitted. "No commutes. No surprise office days." - **Strong Compensation & Benefits**: "Competitive Pay, No Games." Benefits include medical/dental/vision (99% of premium covered for employee + dependents), **200% 401k match up to 5% of salary** (10% total match), $5,250/yr tuition reimbursement, $500/yr FSA match, and pet insurance. - **Exceptional Parental Leave**: 4 months fully paid leave for the birthing parent, 3 months for the other parent. Includes IVF and fertility coverage. - **Generous Time Off**: 3 weeks PTO + 2 weeks paid sick time for US staff, increasing to 4 weeks PTO after 5 years. Carry-over of up to 250 hours. - **Real, Lived Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing speed, customer obsession, and ownership. Has an annual global summit (e.g., 2025 summit in Costa Rica with 100 attendees from 13 countries). Known for a strong, meme-literate, GIF-loving team. - **Growth Trajectory**: The company is growing rapidly in both revenue and headcount, providing opportunities for internal advancement and new role creation. ## Sources 1. [patchmypc.com](https://patchmypc.com/careers/) — Careers page with details on culture, benefits, remote policy, and headcount. 2. [patchmypc.com](https://patchmypc.com/about-us/) — About Us page with company history, founding year, customer count (10,400), and device count. 3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/patchmypc) — LinkedIn company page for headcount (124 employees, +24.6% YoY), locations, and recent hires. 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/patchmypc/) — Active job listings including Software Engineer (AI) and Account Manager roles. 5. 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