Principal Engineer, Reddit

• We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Engineer to lead technical efforts in web performance
• BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of technical leadership experience that includes both setting and delivering on long-term vision
• 15+ years of hands-on, professional web development experience in web programming languages and libraries (Typescript, Node.js, Lit Element)
• Proven ability to lead performance initiatives
• Strong ability to lead and mentor teams while driving alignment on strategic goals

Desirable

• In this role, you will define our new performance strategy, organize and lead engineering changes and fully own improving the performance of our website
• You’ll serve as the primary domain expert and technical leader, driving architecture, design, and implementation while collaborating with engineers, Directors & PMs across multiple teams
• Build and own the strategy for dramatically improving the performance of Reddit’s website
• Set and support a metrics-driven culture, with efficient processes and strong transparency
• Develop scalable infrastructure for serving reddit web traffic
• Drive alignment on product and technical strategy with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product
• Maintain high standards of technical excellence while balancing business priorities
• Partner with other technical leads and managers across engineering and infra teams to ensure seamless integration and execution