Senior Infrastructure Engineer
RasaFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 7+ years of experience developing internet-scale software, preferably in the context of infrastructure, and experience with asynchronous communication patterns and solutions, including Kafka or building large-scale infrastructure. Experience developing on top of Kubernetes or similar distributed systems is also required.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to create and maintain the foundational platform for running Reddit’s infrastructure, deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Kafka and other messaging components, contribute feedback to the technical and strategic direction of eventing at Reddit, automate critical aspects of the event driven development process, and share on-call responsibilities.
Online platform for community discussions and content
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.