Staff Software Engineer, DevPlatform

Details

Reddit is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to develop and maintain the backend infrastructure for its developer platform. The role involves building scalable, highly available, reliable, and low-latency systems at internet scale, while collaborating with teams across different backgrounds and specialties.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the underlying infrastructure of the developer platform.
• Build new features for external developers, including SQL database as a service.
• Create and drive the Storage as a Service strategy.
• Build the technical foundation for future features and experiences.
• Contribute to the entire development cycle, including technical design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
• Review code and design documents and provide feedback on product specifications and mocks.
• Contribute meaningfully to team strategy and participate in future planning.
• Help create a collaborative and supportive team with a strong sense of ownership.
• Mentor and coach other engineers while leading by example in software engineering best practices.
• Provide technical leadership in the execution of large-scale projects and day-to-day troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience in backend engineering, infrastructure, developer tools, or application platforms.
• Experience with Go, TypeScript, Redis, distributed SQL, and Kubernetes.
• Passion for developing scalable, well-designed software.
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, innovative, and action-oriented approach in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Global benefit programs covering workspace, professional development, and caregiving support.
• Family planning support.
• Gender-affirming care.
• Mental health and coaching benefits.
• Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $217,000–$303,000 USD. The position may span more than one career level and may also be eligible for commission depending on the position offered.