Senior Backend Engineer - User Economy Team - Remote

Overview

Join Reddit’s User Economy team, leading an exciting initiative that enables users to earn money through various Reddit products such as Awards, Premium, Collectible Avatars, and more. We’re redefining how users engage with and monetize their contributions, shaping the future of Reddit’s creator ecosystem.

In Short

• Work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Contribute to the full development cycle including design, development, testing, and launch.
• Participate in strategic planning for backend development.
• Review code and design documents, providing feedback on product specs.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to improving developer workflows.
• Drive high-impact projects at the intersection of backend systems and monetization.
• Build innovative ways for users to earn on Reddit.
• Collaborate with a motivated team of engineers.
• Shape the future of Reddit’s creator ecosystem.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of coding experience in a production setting.
• 3+ years of experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Rust.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, gRPC, and API design.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule.
• Self-directed and innovative with a bias towards action.

Benefits

• 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.