[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Compute Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reddit is a community-driven platform that facilitates open conversations across various interests. The Compute Platform team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their infrastructure through software development, focusing on multi-cloud deployments and optimizing performance for their global systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver software solutions in Go to improve the availability, scalability, and latency of Reddit’s compute infrastructureDevelop Kubernetes controllers and operators to automate cluster management, workload scheduling, and the reconciliation of complex system statesBuild core tooling and SDKs that codify network configurations, managed services, and compute capacity tracking across a multi-region fleetOptimize intra-cluster performance by developing reactive schedulers and detecting node-level characteristics to inform availabilityCollaborate across the organization to provide technical feedback and automate critical development workflows and infrastructure operationsParticipate in an on-call rotation (approximately one week every 8-9 weeks) to ensure the stability of our global scale systemsSkills4+ years of experience developing internet-scale software with a heavy focus on infrastructure and distributed systemsProficient in Go with a proven track record of building and managing Kubernetes services at scaleAn expert in Linux internals, including a solid understanding of multi-tenancy primitives like cgroups and namespacesA contributor to the open-source community, ideally within the infrastructure or CNCF domainA self-starter capable of troubleshooting complex, cross-system issues and managing large projects independentlyAn excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented environmentBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs401k with Employer MatchGlobal Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving supportFamily Planning SupportGender-Affirming CareMental Health & Coaching BenefitsFlexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time OffGenerous Paid Parental LeaveEquity in the form of restricted stock unitsCommissionMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) program with employer matchGenerous time off for vacationParental leaveCompany OverviewReddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.redditinc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipReddit, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2026, 99 in 2025, 63 in 2024, 76 in 2023, 70 in 2022, 68 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.