Senior Software Engineer, Compute Platform & Orchestration

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Internet, Social Media, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience developing internet-scale software, preferably in infrastructure, with language proficiency in Go. Experience developing on top of Kubernetes or similar distributed systems is required, and Kubernetes controller or operator development experience is a huge plus. Proficiency operating Linux with a solid understanding of cgroups, namespaces, and other multi-tenancy primitives is also necessary, along with strong troubleshooting capabilities for both systems and software, and experience engineering large systems. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating with a service-oriented team.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will work collaboratively to create and maintain the foundational platform for running Reddit’s infrastructure. They will deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Reddit’s Compute Platform. Responsibilities include contributing feedback to the technical and strategic direction of the compute platform and automating critical aspects of the development process, such as service creation and management, as well as critical infrastructure operations. The engineer will also share on-call responsibilities with the Compute team.

Skills

Compute Platform

Orchestration

Infrastructure

Software Development

Platform Engineering

Cluster Engineering

Software Automation

APIs

Controllers

SDKs

Kubernetes

Performance Tuning

Resource Management

Scheduling

Cluster Upgrades

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