Senior Software Engineer

Job Duties: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. Implement software needed for the company's international expansion. Implement software and automated tests. Project planning and development using software engineering methods such as scrum. Design the architecture for different parts of our systems and get consensus and approval from relevant teams in the company. Design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load. Implement and launch the proposed systems using modern backend technologies (Go, SQL databases, Redis, Python, GraphQL, gRPC, Thrift, Kafka, and Kubernetes). Participate in playtest sessions to verify the product functionality. Collaborate with the Product team in the definition of viable product features, timeline and experimentation details. Participate in team meetings such as sprint planning, standups, and sprint retro. Mentor Junior Engineering and actively participate in brainstorming sessions. Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to advance Reddit's technology growth and impact. Telecommuting is an option.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related quantitative discipline, and three (3) years of experience in job offered or in any occupation in a related field.

Special Skill Requirements: (1) Scrum; (2) Go; (3) Redis; (4) SQL DBs; (5) Algorithms; (6) Kubernetes; (7) Distributed system design; (8) gRPC; (9) Message Queues; (10) GraphQL; (11) lead complex technical projects with multiple contributors; (12) engineering project management; and (13) developing technical execution plans that meets high-level business objectives. Any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable. Telecommuting is an option.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k Match
• Family Planning Support
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
• Generous paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Volunteer time off

Submit a resume with references using the apply button on this posting or by email at: jobs@reddit.com at Req.# 23-145239.

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.

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The base pay range for this position is: $190,800.00 - $267,100.00 USD

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