Engineering Manager, Reddit
User Adoption
$230-322k
+ RSUs
Online platform for thoughts, experiences & discussions
Job no longer available
Online platform for thoughts, experiences & discussions
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$230-322k
+ RSUs
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower communities, and make their knowledge accessible to all.
Role
Who you are
- The successful candidate will be passionate about solving both user and business problems, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy brainstorming, experimentation, and iteration
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
- 8+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years managing an ML engineering team
- Strong background in software engineering and machine learning
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python) and experience with distributed systems
- Proven ability to brainstorm and implement experimental ideas to drive growth
- Exceptional leadership, team management, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience in engineering management or technical leadership roles, preferably in high-growth tech companies
- Domain expertise in ML, with experience in areas such as user modeling and recommendation systems
What the job involves
- We are seeking a data-driven Engineering Manager with a strong machine learning background to lead a team within our Growth organization.
- This team will focus on enhancing user conversion, platform engagement, user modeling, and personalization, with the goal of helping users discover new interests on Reddit
- They will collaborate closely with stakeholders across engineering, product, user acquisitions, and leadership to develop and implement impactful solutions
- Lead and mentor a team of seasoned ML and backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment that promotes professional growth
- Spearhead the development and implementation of advanced user understanding models and systems, integrating them into key Reddit surfaces to enhance user experience and personalization
- Devise and implement comprehensive personalization and user experience strategies tailored to diverse user cohorts, with the goal of optimizing user retention
- Leverage a mix of on-platform tools (in-app messages, emails, push notifications) and off-platform media (digital, social, traditional) to boost user acquisition and retention
- Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation, where team members are encouraged to explore, test, and refine novel ideas
- Establish a clear technical vision and direction for user modeling and recommender systems, while staying ahead of the curve in terms of emerging technologies
- Navigate ambiguity with confidence, utilizing data-driven insights to guide the team towards successful outcomes
- Work in close partnership with Product and ML teams to ensure effective leadership, alignment with broader organizational objectives, and maximum impact
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 130,000 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 120 million daily users and billions of monthly page views. While these figures are smaller than those of social media giants like Facebook and X, Reddit 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, 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
57% employee growth in 12 months
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
(CEO & Founder)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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