Reddit is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join the Core Experience organization as a Poster Experience Engineer and empower people to participate in global conversations through communities. You will own projects from ideation to production, working with a cross-functional team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages; Go, Python, Rust, Ruby
• Experienced with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift or gRPC basics, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule
• BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit. You are self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure
• Excellent communication skills. You collaborate effectively with teams in a fully remote environment and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship backend services, experiments and products for millions of users
• Communicate effectively, within the team and across disciplines. Work closely with product managers and designers to craft compelling user experiences
• Contribute meaningfully to our team’s strategy. We give everyone a seat at the table and encourage active participation in planning our future. Don’t just come along for the ride
• Participate in product reviews and team meetings, providing technical insight. Help scope, estimate, and prioritize between conflicting needs
• Foster a healthy engineering culture and collaborate with other engineers

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Retirement Savings plan with matching contributions
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off