Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Reddit's Growth organization as a data-driven Engineering Manager leading a team focused on enhancing user conversion, platform engagement, user modeling, and personalization. You will lead and mentor a team of ML and backend engineers, spearhead the development of advanced user understanding models, and devise personalization strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong machine learning background, 8+ years of industry experience (including 3+ years managing an ML engineering team), and exceptional leadership skills. This role requires proficiency in at least one programming language and experience with distributed systems and big data processing. Reddit offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k matching, and generous paid time off, among other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
• 8+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years managing an ML engineering team
• Strong background in software engineering and machine learning
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python) and experience with distributed systems and big data processing (Flink, Spark, Kafka, Hive, etc.)
• Proven ability to brainstorm and implement experimental ideas to drive growth
• Exceptional leadership, team management, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience in engineering management or technical leadership roles, preferably in high-growth tech companies
• Domain expertise in ML, with experience in areas such as user modeling and recommendation systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of seasoned ML and backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment that promotes professional growth
• Spearhead the development and implementation of advanced user understanding models and systems, integrating them into key Reddit surfaces to enhance user experience and personalization
• Devise and implement comprehensive personalization and user experience strategies tailored to diverse user cohorts, with the goal of optimizing user retention
• Leverage a mix of on-platform tools (in-app messages, emails, push notifications) and off-platform media (digital, social, traditional) to boost user acquisition and retention
• Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation, where team members are encouraged to explore, test, and refine novel ideas
• Establish a clear technical vision and direction for user modeling and recommender systems, while staying ahead of the curve in terms of emerging technologies
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, utilizing data-driven insights to guide the team towards successful outcomes
• Work in close partnership with Product and ML teams to ensure effective leadership, alignment with broader organizational objectives, and maximum impact

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
• 4+ months paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave