Software Engineer, Content Platform

Reddit, Inc.

Software Engineer building scalable, fault-tolerant Content Platform services for Reddit’s communities. Improving Tier-0 infrastructure, APIs, reliability, latency, and efficiency across the product.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,200 - $229,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in software engineering with a focus on backend development using Go and Python, alongside experience in cloud-based infrastructure and database management. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability and scalability.

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Golang ProgrammingPython ProgrammingCloud-Based Infrastructure (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP)Database Management (Cassandra, Postgres, Redis)API Design

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBackend DevelopmentSystem-Level ImprovementsCode ModificationsPlatform ScalabilityLatency OptimizationEfficiency ImprovementsMonitoring and AlertingProduction ExperienceTechnical Acumen

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesGRPCAWSGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

High-Rate Platform ServicesCross-Functional TeamsCustomer Feedback

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCassandraCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGRPCJavaKubernetesPostgresPythonRedis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, write, and deliver software, mostly in Go and sometimes in Python, to improve product availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency
Dive deep into Go services and Reddit’s Python monolith legacy stack
Make system-level improvements, enhancements, and complex code modifications
Identify platform gaps and help evolve the platform for future growth
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Reddit and solicit customer feedback
Share on-call responsibilities and support monitoring and alerting
Improve Reddit’s reliability, scalability, latency, and efficiency
Continue improving technical abilities, acumen, and soft skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of software engineering experience in a production setting
BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Golang, Python, C++, or Java
Experience with databases such as Cassandra, Postgres, or Redis
Experience with modern cloud-based infrastructure such as Kubernetes, gRPC, AWS, or GCP
Strong communication skills and desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Prior experience with scaled, high-rate platform services and API design is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k Match
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
Generous paid Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer time off
Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Generous time off for vacation and parental leave
Opportunity to opt out of interview recording, transcription, and summarization by AI
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans