Principal Web Performance Engineer

Summary

Join Reddit as a Principal Engineer and lead technical efforts in web performance. You will define our new performance strategy, organize and lead engineering changes, and fully own improving the website's performance. This role requires extensive experience in web development, technical leadership, and performance initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive alignment on product and technical strategy, and maintain high technical standards. Reddit offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k match, parental leave, and more. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in scaling frontend systems at a large website.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of technical leadership experience that includes both setting and delivering on long-term vision
• 15+ years of hands-on, professional web development experience in web programming languages and libraries (Typescript, Node.js, Lit Element)
• Proven ability to lead performance initiatives
• Strong ability to lead and mentor teams while driving alignment on strategic goals

Responsibilities

• Build and own the strategy for dramatically improving the performance of Reddit’s website
• Set and support a metrics-driven culture, with efficient processes and strong transparency
• Develop scalable infrastructure for serving reddit web traffic
• Drive alignment on product and technical strategy with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product
• Maintain high standards of technical excellence while balancing business priorities
• Partner with other technical leads and managers across engineering and infra teams to ensure seamless integration and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• You’ve worked at a top 100 website, designing and scaling frontend systems at massive scale
• You’re equally comfortable diving into codebases as you are making high-level architectural decisions
• You’re a thought leader and collaborative partner who thrives on tackling complex technical challenges

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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave