[Remote] Backend Engineer, Reddit Pro for Publishers at Reddit

United States

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Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of coding experience in a production setting
  • 2+ years of experience designing large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with object-oriented programming languages (Golang, Python, or Java)
  • Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift or gRPC
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams
  • Contribute to the full development cycle (design, development, test, experimentation, analysis, and launch)
  • Review code and design documents, and provide feedback
  • Participate in strategic planning and decision-making for backend development
  • Contribute to standards that improve developer workflows
  • Recommend best practices
  • Mentor engineers on the team

Skills

Reddit

Online platform for community discussions and content

About Reddit

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a unique voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts gain visibility. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven content and discussions, creating a space for authentic interactions among users. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connection among its diverse user base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$1,177.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days
Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave
Personal & professional development funds
Paid volunteer time off
Workspace & home office benefits

Risks

Reliance on advertising revenue faces competition from platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
AI tools like 'Reddit Answers' may raise privacy and data usage concerns.
NFT market expansion exposes Reddit to volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Reddit's unique voting system promotes engaging and authentic content discovery.
The platform's diverse communities cater to a wide range of interests and discussions.
Reddit's AI-powered tools enhance user experience and content moderation.

Upsides

Reddit's confidential IPO plans signal potential growth and market expansion.
AI-driven content moderation can improve user safety and platform reliability.
Expansion into blockchain and NFTs opens new revenue streams and user engagement.

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