Kind People, Unstable Strategy
Kind People, Unstable Strategy
There are a lot of kind and creative people at Patreon.
Patreon has been struggling with strategy since the beginning. My time there started six months after a large layoff. Six months later, I was laid off in a big release of engineering talent, following a "fat billion-dollar valuation." Three months later, they were hiring again. A year later, they announced another large layoff and then started hiring again.
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Senior Software Engineer
HR screening, followed by an initial tech screening where we implemented fundamental JavaScript functions. The interviewer allowed me to use Google and reference MDN docs, explaining my thought process throughout. Testing for edge cases was emphasize
Senior Software Engineer
The virtual onsite interview was cancelled the day before it was scheduled. I spent two weeks preparing, only to find out it was cancelled at the very last minute. Patreon could improve its scheduling to avoid this situation and make better use of ev
Senior Software Engineer
Standard coding challenges, system design, and culture fit interviews. Extremely transparent, excited, and empathetic interviewers. Everyone was very focused on the mission and cultural values. The total process was probably 6ish hours, with a heav
Senior Software Engineer
United StatesFebruary 1, 2025HR screening, followed by an initial tech screening where we implemented fundamental JavaScript functions. The interviewer allowed me to use Google and reference MDN docs, explaining my thought process throughout. Testing for edge cases was emphasize
Senior Software Engineer
United StatesOctober 1, 2024The virtual onsite interview was cancelled the day before it was scheduled. I spent two weeks preparing, only to find out it was cancelled at the very last minute. Patreon could improve its scheduling to avoid this situation and make better use of ev
Senior Software Engineer
United StatesOctober 1, 2024Standard coding challenges, system design, and culture fit interviews. Extremely transparent, excited, and empathetic interviewers. Everyone was very focused on the mission and cultural values. The total process was probably 6ish hours, with a heav
