--- title: 'Technical Sourcer - Contract at Patreon' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-sourcer-contract-patreon-san-francisco-e4gvv4x235gr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Technical Sourcer - Contract at Patreon - **Company:** Patreon - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Compensation:** $65/hr - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/patreon/e9f5a0ee-3f48-4de8-9b6d-f0297d83c43c ## Job description Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their fans and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live video, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases. Ultimately our goal is simple: fund the creative class. And we're leaders in that space, with: - $10 billion+ generated by creators since Patreon's inception - 100 million+ free memberships for fans who may not be ready to pay just yet, and - 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 a Contract Technical Sourcer to support our mission. This role can based in New York or San Francisco and open to those who are able to be in-office 3 days per week on a hybrid work model. ## About the Team The recruiting team is dedicated to bringing in the people who will help creators thrive. We partner closely with leaders across the company to understand their goals, anticipate future needs, and build diverse, thoughtful teams. As advocates for both candidates and hiring teams, we design an inclusive, transparent hiring experience that feels true to Patreon's values. Above all, we believe that every great employee experience starts with a great candidate experience - one rooted in respect, clarity, and genuine connection ## About the Role - Partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and technical leadership to define and run sourcing strategy for Engineering, Product, and Design roles across a range of levels, from early-career to senior and staff-plus - Run intake conversations with hiring teams to understand the technical needs of each role, translate them into target profiles, and set clear sourcing goals and timelines - Proactively identify and engage passive talent through LinkedIn, GitHub, open-source communities, technical forums, portfolios, conferences, and other channels where technical talent spends time - Write personalized, compelling outreach that earns responses from in-demand engineers, product managers, and designers, and continuously test and refine messaging based on what works - Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates in the early stages of the process, providing a warm, responsive, high-touch experience that reflects our brand - Build and maintain talent pipelines and talent pools so we have qualified candidates ready ahead of demand - Build sourcing strategies that expand our reach and bring in diverse slates of qualified candidates - Track and report on pipeline health and funnel metrics (response rates, conversion by channel, time to submit), and use that data to improve how we source - Improve our sourcing and early-stage processes by identifying bottlenecks, testing new approaches, and sharing best practices with the broader talent team - Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate data and activity in our applicant tracking system ## What you’ll need - 3+ years of experience sourcing for technical roles (Engineering required; Product and/or Design a plus) at high-growth technology companies or startup - Strong understanding of the technical landscape: you can speak credibly about roles, stacks, and levels (for example, backend vs. frontend vs. mobile vs. infrastructure/ML) and evaluate profiles against a role's core requirements - Hands-on experience with sourcing tools and channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, social media, and technical communities and forums. Juicebox souring strongly preferred - Experience with an applicant tracking system; Ashby experience strongly preferred - A track record of crafting creative, data-informed sourcing strategies that build a consistent, diverse pipeline of qualified candidates - Excellent written communication, with a demonstrated ability to write outreach that gets responses from passive talent - Comfort partnering with recruiters and senior technical stakeholders, and influencing hiring strategy rather than just taking requests - Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches at once - Demonstrated ability to embrace change, learn quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being built - A genuine passion for the creator economy and the people who make a living doing what they love ## About Patreon Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts: - Put Creators First | They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win. - Build with Craft | We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve. - Make it Happen | We don’t quit. We learn and deliver. - Win Together | We grow as individuals. We win as a team. 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 accommodations@patreon. Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, where employees based in office locations are expected to come into the office three days per week, excluding sick time and paid 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. Candidates hired into remote-eligible roles are not expected to meet the same requirements. At Patreon, we believe in fair and transparent pay. In compliance with New York and California pay transparency laws, we are sharing the expected salary range for this role. 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. For remote employees located outside CA and NY, salary may vary based on location and local market conditions. Patreon reserves the right to modify or update compensation and benefits at any time. ## About Patreon ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Patreon provides a membership platform that enables creators to build communities, share exclusive work, and earn recurring revenue directly from their fans. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; last known funding round: Series E in 2020, secondary transactions in 2021) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (with a major office in Porto, Portugal, and remote presence) - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Jack Conte (CEO) and Sam Yam (CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Creator economy / Membership platform (Technology, Information and Internet) - **Target customers**: B2C (individual creators) and B2B (indirectly via creator tools); serves video creators, podcasters, musicians, writers, game developers, and more - **Mission / Purpose**: “A future where creators are in control, and real community thrives.” The company aims to empower creators to turn their passions into lasting creative businesses. ## Products & Services - **Patreon Membership Platform (SaaS)**: Creators offer subscription tiers with exclusive content, community access, and perks. Fans pay monthly or per creation. Includes features like free memberships, Discord integration, and analytics. - **Memberful (acquisition)**: A white-label membership solution for creators who want full ownership of their brand and website. - **Patreon Labs / Product Offerings**: Ongoing development of discovery tools, feed relevance, and payment experience improvements (based on current job postings). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available; the company last raised a $90M Series E in 2020 at an estimated valuation of ~$1.2B (according to press reports). Total funding stands at **$413.3M** across 9 rounds. - **Key Metric**: - **Annual Revenue**: Estimated **$55M** (per LinkedIn Business data, may be approximate). - **Total Funding**: **$413.3M** (Series E led by Wellington Management and New Enterprise Associates; earlier rounds led by Thrive Capital, etc.) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Wellington Management, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Thrive Capital, and others. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of **~750 employees** (+17% YoY, adding ~182 people) - Operating in **55 countries** (with offices in San Francisco, New York, Porto, and remote capabilities) - Over **300K+ creators** earn on the platform, **10M+ fans** pay monthly, and **$10B+** earned by creators to date. - Acquisitions: Memberful (2018), Clear Talent (2021) ## Competitive Advantages - **Creator-First Brand**: Strong reputation among independent creators; first-mover advantage in membership-based crowdfunding. - **Direct Fan Relationship**: Unlike ad-driven platforms, Patreon enables creators to own their audience and revenue stream. - **Financial Backing and Stability**: Large war chest from top-tier VCs provides resources for product development and scaling. - **Developer Ecosystem**: APIs and integrations with Discord, YouTube, Twitch, etc., making it essential infrastructure for many creators. ## Strategic Focus - **Reliability & Scale**: Job postings emphasize making Patreon a “reliable platform” and building infrastructure to support growth (e.g., backend platform, storage, identity & access). - **Creator Tools & Discovery**: Current product focus areas include feed relevance, discovery features, and payment experience improvements. - **International Expansion**: Opening a Porto site lead role indicates scaling operations in Europe. - **Community & Quality**: Investment in AI/ML for content relevance and moderation (Data Scientist, Feed Relevance role). ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid Work Model**: Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work; typical time on-site is flexible. Offices in San Francisco, New York, and Porto. - **Culture & Ratings**: Glassdoor rating **3.7/5** (61% would recommend to a friend). Strengths cited: career development, senior leadership, benefits. Work-life balance rated **3.8/5**, culture & values **4.0/5**. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Company equity grants - Comprehensive health coverage (dental, health, FSA) - Family benefits (parental leave, family medical leave) - Commuter benefits, free snacks/drinks, mobile phone discount - Tuition assistance - ERGs: Blacktreon, Women of Patreon, Genuine, Agenda, Represent, MEH, Sprouts, Shalom, Women in Product - **Engineering & Tech Stack**: Python, Ruby, TypeScript, JavaScript; frameworks include Flask, Node.js; databases: MySQL, Snowflake; infrastructure: Hadoop. - **Notable for Job Seekers**: Open senior roles in engineering, product management, data science, and design. The company values “Put creators first,” “Win together,” “Build with craft,” and “Make it happen.” ## Sources 1. [patreon.com](https://www.patreon.com/careers) – Careers page with values, benefits, ERGs, and leadership 2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/patreon) – Current job listings 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/patreon) – Company overview, perks, tech stack, office locations 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/patreon) – Financial data, headcount, funding history, acquisitions 5. 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