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Staff Software Engineer, DevPlatform

Reddit· Dev Platform
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Remote$217k - $303kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Staff Backend Engineer to build and maintain Reddit's developer platform backend, with a focus on high availability, low latency, internet-scale services, and enabling external developers.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain the underlying infrastructure of the developer platform.
  • Build new features for external developers such as SQL db as a service.
  • Contribute to the entire development cycle: technical design, development, test, experimentation, analysis, and launch. You’ll be reviewing code and design docs, giving feedback on product specs and mocks.
  • Contribute meaningfully to team strategy. We give everyone a seat at the table and encourage active participation in planning for the future.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of industry experience in backend, infrastructure, developer tools, or app platforms.
  • Technical leader in the execution of large scale projects as well as day-to-day troubleshooting.
  • Go, Typescript, Redis, distributed SQL, and Kubernetes experience.
  • Mentoring and coaching other engineers as well as leading by example strong software engineering best practices.
  • Passion for developing scalable, well-designed software that people love.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to act like a startup CEO in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills for fully-remote collaboration with technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Required:Backend engineeringGoTypescriptRedisdistributed SQLKubernetesCommunication
Nice to have:Mentoring

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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