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Reddit

Staff Software Engineer - Content Platform

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about 3 hours ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$217k - $304k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, write, and deliver software to improve Reddit's product performance.
  • Dive deep into the codebase of services and the monolith legacy stack.
  • Make system-level improvements and implement complex code modifications.
  • Own the design and evolution of the platform for future growth.
  • Identify gaps in current designs and lead redesigns to enhance developer velocity.
  • Collaborate with other software engineers and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide other backend engineers across the company.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in building internet-scale software.
  • BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in programming languages such as Golang, Python, C++, or Java.
  • Prior experience with scaled platform services and API design.
  • Demonstrated history of technical leadership in engineering teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, gRPC, Cassandra, TiDB, or Redis is a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs.
  • 401k with Employer Match.
  • Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle.
  • Family Planning Support.
  • Gender-Affirming Care.
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits.
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off.
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave.

Tech Stack

Apache CassandraC++GogRPCJavaKubernetesPythonRedis