Senior Backend Engineer, Compliance Engineering

14 hours, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Reddit

Reddit

Reddit is a diverse network of communities where users engage in content creation, voting, and discussions on a wide range of topics.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2005
$550M raised

Description

  • Adapt Reddit’s platforms to an evolving privacy, security, and regulatory landscape.
  • Partner with product, design, and engineering teams to build trusted, compliant user experiences.
  • Influence technical and product strategy for a new product area.
  • Own product areas end to end, from technical design and coding through testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
  • Lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives that support Reddit’s business and platform integrity.
  • Improve engineering workflows, set standards, and mentor other engineers.
  • Work across multiple domains and technology stacks in a dynamic, ambiguous problem space.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend development experience across multiple parts of the backend stack, including databases, networking, and efficient computing.
  • Experience working with Go, Python, Postgres, Redis, Thrift, GraphQL, and Docker/k8s on AWS.
  • Experience as a tech lead on projects and teams with 3+ backend engineers.
  • Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load.
  • Self-directed, innovative, and biased toward action in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating in a fully remote environment and discussing complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience mentoring engineers, owning team processes, and leading cross-functional projects is preferred.
  • Final offer may vary based on skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Equity in the form of restricted stock units, with possible commission depending on the role.
  • Global benefit programs covering workspace, professional development, and caregiving support.
  • Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
  • Mental health and coaching benefits.
  • Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
  • Generous paid parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S.-based employees.

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