Frontend Engineer, Platform

As a Frontend Engineer at Patreon, your key responsibilities will include collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver innovative marketing content, maintaining and supporting platforms that serve Patreon’s marketing sites, and evolving the infrastructure for our flagship application. Additionally, you'll be involved in supporting crucial product launches and company announcements, always keeping a sharp focus on quality and user experience.

To qualify as a Frontend Engineer at Patreon, you must have 3+ years of experience in web application development, and be proficient in Javascript, Typescript, React, HTML, and CSS. Familiarity with Next.js and/or Nuxt.js is a fantastic asset. An eye for detail and a passion for crafting beautiful and scalable websites will also set you apart in this role.

At Patreon, the work culture is dynamic, inclusive, and creator-focused. We believe in putting creators first, building with craft, and winning together as a team. Our team values diverse backgrounds and encourages open communication and collaboration. As a Frontend Engineer, you’ll join a passionate group dedicated to empowering creators while pursuing innovation in web technology.

Patreon offers a flexible hybrid work model for Frontend Engineers, requiring you to be in the NYC office at least two days per week. This model promotes collaboration and communication among team members while allowing the flexibility to work remotely, creating a great balance for your work-life dynamic.

Patreon strongly believes in supporting employee growth and development. As a Frontend Engineer, you will have access to learning and development stipends to foster your skills and career. We encourage continuous learning through opportunities that enhance your expertise and contribute to our mission of empowering creators.

When answering this question, focus on your specific projects and roles. Highlight your proficiency in relevant technologies like Javascript, Typescript, React, and your efforts in maintaining user experience and quality standards in your web applications.

Discuss your communication style and emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives. Provide examples of successful collaborations in past roles, showcasing your ability to work with marketers, designers, and other engineers.

Outline strategies you use, such as code optimization, using performance testing tools, and adhering to best practices in development. Provide a recent example of how you improved an application's performance.

Share a specific project, emphasizing the challenges you faced, your solutions, and the positive outcome. Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technology or processes.

Mention resources you utilize, such as blogs, podcasts, and forums. Discuss any communities or groups you're part of and highlight any relevant online courses or certifications you've pursued.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining code quality, such as code reviews, testing practices, and adhering to coding standards. Provide an example of how this focus on quality benefited a project.

Share any projects or experiences utilizing these frameworks. Discuss how they improved your workflow or the development of user experiences in previous roles.

Describe your testing process, including unit tests, integration tests, and debugging tools you utilize. Provide examples of debugging scenarios you've successfully navigated.

Explain your approach to prioritization, such as using task management tools or methodologies. Illustrate with a scenario where you managed multiple deadlines successfully.

Share your passion for the creator economy and how Patreon's mission aligns with your values. Talk about why working in a creator-focused environment motivates you and inspires your work in technology.