Staff Software Engineer, Reddit

• Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of leading large-scale technical projects that require cross-team and cross-functional collaboration
• Backend Expertise: Strong experience in large-scale distributed systems and developing highly scalable and reliable backend services
• Technical Ability: Expertise in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Scala, Java, or C++) and ability to grow expertise in Python and Go
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to disambiguate complex problems, align stakeholders with different priorities, and aggressively prioritize to execute effectively
• Communication: Excellent communication skills employed to drive toward consensus, navigate disagreements, and influence decisions across the engineering organization
• Agency: A bias for action. The ability to identify what needs to be done, take the initiative to make it happen without waiting for direction, and finish the swing

Desirable

• Reporting to the Ads API Engineering Manager, the person in this role will be the primary technical driver and architect for the Ads API team
• This is a high-agency position for an engineer who can navigate ambiguity and take decisive ownership of the platform's technical direction in collaboration with other engineers, teams, and stakeholders
• It is best classified as the Tech Lead archetype of Staff Engineer, and the most successful candidates will have experience serving in this capacity previously
• This role acts as both a technically adept deep coder and a force multiplier
• It is responsible for working cross-functionally to help establish the long-term technical vision for the Ads API, ensuring our systems are highly available and capable of scaling with the marketplace
• In this role you will lead large-scale projects through the entire software development lifecycle, from concept through implementation until delivery
• You will also be the rising tide that raises all boats around you, serving as a technical leader and mentor to the Ads API team
• Steer: Work with the team to select, scope, and drive high-leverage projects that accelerate the development of the Ads API to help Reddit achieve its ambitious goals
• Architect: Help define the 2+ year technical roadmap for the platform, translating complex business needs into a clear strategy for highly available and performant backend services
• Build: Execute on a strategy to create a world-class developer experience for our external 3P partners, focusing on API design, versioning, security, discoverability, and usability
• Amplify: Mentor, coach, and collaborate with other technical contributors, fostering a culture of empathetic technical excellence and proactive problem-solving
• Collaborate: Work together with a variety of cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Product Marketing, and Sales, to ensure the Ads API meets the needs of all stakeholders
• Evolve: Learn and improve technical and non-technical abilities, staying up-to-date on trends and best practices in the Ads API space across the industry