Staff Software Engineer, DevPlatform

Reddit, Inc.

Staff Backend Engineer responsible for building and maintaining Reddit's developer platform infrastructure. Collaborating with diverse teams to create scalable solutions for external developers.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $217,000 - $303,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoKubernetesRedisSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain the underlying infrastructure of the developer platform.
Build new features for external developers such as SQL db as a service.
Contribute to the entire development cycle: technical design, development, test, experimentation, analysis, and launch. You’ll be reviewing code and design docs, giving feedback on product specs and mocks.
Contribute meaningfully to team strategy. We give everyone a seat at the table and encourage active participation in planning for the future.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of industry experience in backend, infrastructure, developer tools, or app platforms.
Technical leader in the execution of large scale projects as well as day-to-day troubleshooting.
Go, Typescript, Redis, distributed SQL, and Kubernetes experience.
Mentoring and coaching other engineers as well as leading by example strong software engineering best practices.
Passion for developing scalable, well-designed software that people love.
Entrepreneurial spirit. On our team, everyone needs to act like a startup CEO. You must be self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You live to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure.
Excellent communication skills. You must be able to collaborate effectively with teams in a fully-remote environment, and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Backend DevelopmentInfrastructure ManagementDeveloper ToolsApp PlatformsSoftware Engineering Best PracticesTechnical DesignCode ReviewTesting and ExperimentationAnalysis and Launch

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoring and CoachingCollaborationSelf-DirectedInnovative