Backend Engineer (Moderation Enforcement)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Moderation Enforcement): Building and optimizing core moderation features for a massive-scale social platform with an accent on API design, system architecture, and product strategy. Focus on developing scalable services that empower community leaders and ensure platform safety for millions of daily active users.

Location: Must be based in the United States

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

Company

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

What you will do

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams to execute business strategy and build novel features.
• Contribute to the full development cycle including technical design, development, testing, and experimentation.
• Review code and design documentation to ensure high-quality standards.
• Design and implement maintainable APIs using modern protocols.
• Continuously improve technical and non-technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• 2-5 years of software development industry experience in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in Go or Python (required), with experience in Rust or Ruby as a plus.
• Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift, or gRPC.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical audiences.

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 and coaching benefits.
• Gender-affirming care and global benefit programs.