Staff Backend Engineer (Safety)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Safety): Building and optimizing scalable moderation tools for a massive community-driven platform with an accent on API design, system architecture, and high-impact feature development. Focus on driving technical strategy, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring system reliability for millions of daily active users.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote-friendly, with optional office access in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, or Chicago).

Salary: $217,000 – $303,900 USD

Company

Reddit is a community-driven platform connecting millions of users through shared interests and authentic conversations.

What you will do

• Drive technical and product strategy, architecture, and execution for safety and moderation tooling.
• Contribute to the full development cycle, including technical design, code reviews, and experimentation.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to define standards and improve developer workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and frontend/mobile engineering partners.
• Build novel features that enhance community health and scalability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience in languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or Ruby.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing maintainable APIs using GraphQL, REST, or gRPC.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting.
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
• 401k with employer match.
• Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
• Generous paid parental leave and family planning support.
• Mental health, coaching benefits, and gender-affirming care.