Senior Backend Software Engineer, Community Engineering - Remote

Overview

Reddit is a community of communities, built on shared interests and trust, and is home to authentic conversations on the internet. The Community Engineering team empowers communities to succeed and drives technical and product strategy for one of the largest sites globally.

In Short

• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to build user-centric products.
• Contribute to the full development cycle from design to launch.
• Mentor engineers and improve developer workflows.
• 5+ years of software development experience in general-purpose programming languages.
• Experience in building backend systems for large-scale platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and excellent communication skills.
• Remote-friendly role with optional office space in select cities.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and flexible vacation.
• Equity options and a competitive salary range.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven experience with backend systems and high-traffic environments.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Self-directed and innovative mindset.
• Effective communication in remote settings.

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.