Engineering Manager, Reddit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
• 8+ years of industry experience, including 2+ years managing a team of engineers with varied skill levels, including backend, frontend and mobile engineers
• Strong background in software engineering, preferably in backend systems and/or platforms
• 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

Desirable

• The Growth team at Reddit connects everyone to their communities and creates engaging loops to encourage them to keep coming back
• The team is a central part of our product and ensures that new users in our platform have a meaningful experience
• We drive company-level impact and we push forth the cutting edge of engineering and machine learning to drive sustainable user growth across our markets
• We are seeking a data-driven Engineering Manager to lead a team within the Growth organization
• This team will focus on enhancing our user conversion and engagement flows with the goal of helping users discover Reddit faster
• The successful candidate will be passionate about solving both user and business problems, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy brainstorming, experimentation, and iteration
• They will collaborate closely with stakeholders across engineering, product, user acquisition, and leadership to develop and implement impactful solutions
• Lead and mentor a team of seasoned mobile and backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment that promotes professional growth
• Devise and implement comprehensive user experience strategies tailored to diverse user cohorts, with the goal of optimizing user conversion and retention
• Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation, where team members are encouraged to explore, test, and refine novel ideas
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, utilizing data-driven insights to guide the team towards successful outcomes
• Work in close partnership with Product, Data, Design and ML teams to ensure effective leadership, alignment with broader organizational objectives, and maximum impact