Senior Software Engineer, Ads

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable production systems. You understand the intricacies of microservices and have a strong grasp of distributed systems, ensuring that the right ad reaches the right user at the right time.

Your expertise includes programming languages such as Go and Python, and you are comfortable working with Scala. You have experience with frameworks like Spark and Thrift, and you understand how to leverage Kafka for real-time data processing.

You are familiar with various datastores, including Postgres, BigQuery, Redis, and Druid, and you know how to optimize them for performance. Your experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes allows you to deploy and manage applications efficiently.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers and other engineers to design and implement features that enhance user engagement with ads. You are data-driven, using metrics to inform your decisions and improve the performance of ad campaigns.

Desirable

Experience with real-time data systems and performance measurement is a plus. Familiarity with infrastructure tools such as Argo and Kubernetes will help you excel in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Ads team, you will design and develop microservices and APIs that power Reddit's advertiser-facing products. You will work on distributed systems that ensure ads are delivered effectively to users, enhancing their experience with interactive features like polls and games.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports these systems, ensuring they are robust and scalable. Collaborating with product managers, you will translate business requirements into technical specifications, driving the development of features that meet user needs.

Your role will involve monitoring system performance and making data-driven decisions to optimize ad delivery and user engagement. You will participate in code reviews, providing feedback to peers and ensuring best practices are followed across the team.

You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their careers. Your contributions will directly impact Reddit's mission to foster open and authentic conversations across its vast community.

What we offer

Reddit offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to work remotely from anywhere in the United States. If you live near one of our physical office locations, you are welcome to come into the office as often as you like. We value diversity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. At Reddit, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of diverse perspectives in driving innovation and success.