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Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Reddit· SRE & Program Mgmt
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Remote$217k - $303.9kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Staff Software Engineer within the SPACE org (Security, Privacy, Assurance, and Corporate Engineering) focusing on design, delivery, and support of the lifecycle of digital identities, authentication, and access across Reddit. Partners with cross-functional teams to build scalable IAM solutions under regulatory standards in a dynamic problem space across multiple domains and tech stacks.

Responsibilities

  • Engineering & Integration: Develop, scale and maintain Reddit’s core IAM internal identity capabilities, platforms and infrastructure. Design and deploy high-quality API integrations and custom enterprise IGA connectivity solutions.
  • Observability & Data Analytics: Build proactive monitoring frameworks, executive-friendly dashboards, and advanced alerting. Use synthetic transactions and anomaly detection to measure system availability (aiming for multiple 9s). Utilize identity data to track license utilization, aid in fiscal planning, and drive platform adoption.
  • Process & Compliance: Create and maintain documentation, audit logs, and reports to continuously improve business processes and ensure seamless compliance execution.
  • Operations & Support: Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze failure conditions, and perform root-cause analysis to support a 24x7 operation.
  • Collaboration & Mentorship: Guide global, cross-functional partners on IAM best practices while raising the engineering bar through code reviews, technical standards, and optimized workflows.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of backend development experience across multiple layers of the stack—from databases and networking to efficient computing.
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM experience covering the full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, and Certifications).
  • Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load.
  • Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, with a strong DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership (testing, monitoring, deploying, and maintaining).
  • Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles.
  • Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions including IGA, MFA, PAM / PIM, JIT and Directory architectures (e.g., Okta, LDAP, SailPoint).
  • Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), including driving audit-related access certification reviews.
  • Strong collaborative communicator thriving in Agile environments, with a continuous learning mindset.
  • You embody Evolve: view challenges as learning opportunities and continuously seek to improve.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentIAM / Identity lifecycleDistributed systems designGoPythonOAuth/OIDC/SAMLIGA / MFA / PAM / PIM / JITLDAP / Directory architecturesCollaborative communication
Nice to have:JavaTypeScriptGovernance & Compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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