Software Engineer, Reddit

$164.2-229.9k

+ Equity

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

JavaScript

Python

Kafka

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Git

Golang

Junior and Mid level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

More information about location

Online platform for thoughts, experiences and discussions

Job no longer available

Online platform for thoughts, experiences and discussions

1001+ employees

B2CB2BPublishingContentSocial MediaCommunity

Job no longer available

$164.2-229.9k

+ Equity

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

JavaScript

Python

Kafka

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Git

Golang

Junior and Mid level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CB2BPublishingContentSocial MediaCommunity

Company mission

To empower communities, and make their knowledge accessible to all.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Master’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any field) or closely related quantitative discipline and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in related field

Desirable

Special Skill Requirements: (1) Golang; (2) Python; (3) Javascript; (4) Terraform; (5) Kubernetes; (6) Docker; (7) Apache Kafka; (8) AWS; (9) GCP; (10) Prometheus; (11) Grafana; (12) Git; (13) Distributed Systems; (14) Computer Networking. Any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Full-time telecommuting is an option

What the job involves

Design, build, and implement privacy-focused software products, including backend services that support privacy experiences for millions of daily users
Develop scalable, reusable solutions that translate privacy policies into technical safeguards, protecting user data while enabling responsible and transparent data use
Analyze and contribute to a complex, heterogeneous codebase and cloud infrastructure to identify and secure data stores and microservices handling personal information
Build observability and alerting systems to detect, report, and respond to security incidents
Partner with engineering and security teams to promote secure development practices

Our take

Reddits is an online platform that hosts thousands of message board communities (known as subreddits) designed to foster authentic human connection. With more than 100,000 communities covering everything from food, entertainment, and sports to niche interests for highly specific audiences, there's virtually a space for everyone.

The platform attracts over 52M daily users and more than 50B monthly page views. While these figures are smaller than those of social media giants like Facebook and X, Reddits stands out by offering easily discoverable communities where users can dive deep into virtually any topic imaginable.

Today, Reddit continues to grow its user base and expand its reach, remaining a unique hub for conversation,m connection, and shared interests. With its strong community-driven model and steady revenue streams, it's most definitely positioned to stay a central part of online culture for years to come.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

57% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.7)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Aug 2021

$410m

SERIES F

Feb 2021

$250m

SERIES E

Total funding: $1.2bn

Company benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible vacation & Reddit global days off
Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave
Personal & professional development funds
Paid volunteer time off
Workspace & home office benefits

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Steve Huffman

(Co-Founder & CEO)

After co-founding Reddit in 2005, they stepped away from the company to co-found Hipmunk, where they were the CTO for 5 years. They returned to Reddit in 2015, and have been the CEO since.

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