Software Engineer, Reddit

ML Ranking Platform

$185.8-260.1k

+ Equity in the form of restricted stock units

Python

GraphQL

C++

REST API

Junior and Mid level

Remote in US

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

$185.8-260.1k

+ Equity in the form of restricted stock units

Python

GraphQL

C++

REST API

Junior and Mid level

Remote in US

1001+ employees

B2CB2BPublishingContentSocial MediaCommunity

Company mission

Reddit's mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

2+ years of experience as a software engineer developing backend/ platforms at scale, using Go, Python, C++ or any object oriented programming language
Additional knowledge around GraphQL, REST, HTTP basics, GRPC and the ability to design maintainable APIs
Experience designing and implementing performant, stable, and maintainable API interfaces
Familiar with software engineering best practices such as unit testing and code reviews, design, and documentation
Entrepreneurial spirit. You are self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure
BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience

What the job involves

As a Software Engineer, ML Ranking Platform, you will build highly robust, scalable, reliable and performant ranking systems
Owning projects from ideation to production, you will work closely with Backend Architects, Product Managers, Machine Learning and domain experts to deliver best in class personalized ranking systems that will advance Reddit’s efforts to bring community and belonging to everyone on the planet
Design and implement the next generation backend ranking systems that power the personalized feeds on Reddit
Explore new technologies that help grow our personalized ranking capabilities
Write efficient, scalable and maintainable code that will help us iterate quickly and safely

Our take

Reddit is a website that facilitates thousands of message board communities, known as subreddits, with an aim to promote authentic human connection. There are more than 100,000 communities on Reddit, covering everything, from food, entertainment, sports, and books, to more niche topics that cater for very specific audiences.

The simple platform is used by more than 52 million people a day and attracts over 50 billion monthly views. While these are impressive numbers, they do pale in comparison with social media giants Facebook and Twitter, however, Reddit distinguishes itself by providing easy-to-find communities for a truly endless range of topics.

Reddit makes money through advertising as well as offering a premium ad-free membership plan. The company has enjoyed continuous user & revenue growth, acquisitions by Conde Nast in 2006 and Advance in 2011, and plans to launch an IPO bid in 2024.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

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

Paid volunteer time off
4+ months paid parental leave
Personal and professional development stipend
Work from home opportunities
Health insurance

Company values

Make something people love
Evolve
Work hard
Default open

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Articles

Reddit Claims 52 Million Daily Users, Revealing a Key Figure for Social-Media Platforms

Reddit’s Valuation Doubles to $6 Billion After Funding Round

From internet bad boy to next-door neighbor: Reddit makes a play for mainstream America

Reddit is eyeing a $15 billion IPO. Here’s how it became the giant cultural force it is today.

A Reddit Exec's Advice for Brands Still Thinking About Entering Web3

Leadership

Steve Huffman

(CEO)

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

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