Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend): Developing and maintaining data ingestion through Conversions API with an accent on data pipeline efficiency and data privacy. Focus on building a foundational platform to scale signals ingestion and ensuring system reliability and performance.

Location: San Francisco, CA. Full-time telecommuting is an option.

Salary: $164,200 - $229,900 USD

Company

Reddit is a community of communities and one of the internet's largest sources of information, home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain data ingestion systems via Conversions API using cutting-edge technologies.
• Build foundational platforms to scale signals ingestion, focusing on pipeline efficiency and data privacy.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality, stakeholder-aligned solutions.
• Take full ownership of the development lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Ensure all solutions are scalable, reliable, and meet the highest performance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in backend development or a related field.
• Proficiency in cloud-based technologies and microservice architecture.
• Experience with data processing, orchestration, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of version control, container orchestration, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Ads technologies and agile development methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
• 401k program with employer match.
• Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
• Generous paid parental leave and family planning support.
• Mental health and coaching benefits, including gender-affirming care.
• Global benefit programs supporting professional development and workspace needs.