Staff Software Engineer, Developer Ecosystem

1 month ago
Full-time
Lead
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

  • Design and build platform features and core services used by developers across Reddit.
  • Lead major technical initiatives from exploration through launch.
  • Develop systems and tools that support future developer experiences.
  • Work across backend, infrastructure, client, and full-stack components.
  • Contribute throughout the development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
  • Review code, design documents, product specifications, and user experiences.
  • Help define platform strategy and technical direction.
  • Mentor engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of ownership and collaboration.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of industry experience with platform functionality, developer tools, full-stack products, or app platforms.
  • Experience leading large-scale technical projects from design through delivery.
  • Strong backend or platform engineering experience with the ability to work across the stack.
  • Familiarity with C++, Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and software quality.
  • Track record of mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, including effectiveness in a fully remote environment.
  • Self-directed, curious, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working with ambiguity.
  • Passion for building high-quality software and developer experiences.
  • Open-source contributions or experience building Reddit apps with Devvit preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $217,000–$303,900 USD.
  • Restricted stock unit equity; commission may apply depending on the position.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and income replacement benefits.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
  • Generous paid parental leave and family planning support.
  • Mental health, coaching, gender-affirming care, caregiving, and professional development benefits.
  • Fully remote work environment.

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