[Remote] Staff Software Engineer - Content Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reddit, Inc. is a community of communities, enabling authentic conversations on the internet. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of the Content Platform, focusing on improving the availability, scalability, and efficiency of Reddit’s products.ResponsibilitiesDesign, write, and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Reddit’s products in Go and sometimes PythonDive deep into the codebase of a suite of services owned by the team as well as one of Reddit’s monolith legacy stackBe able to make system level improvements, enhancements and implement complex code modificationsOwn the design & evolution of our platform and build for the next 4+ years of continued scale and growth of RedditIdentify gaps in our current designs and lead redesigns of our platform to improve developer velocity and enable Reddit growthWork collaboratively with other software engineers from Infra and Product orgsCollaborate closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to integrate storage capabilities into broader storage infrastructure and use cases across RedditMentor and guide other backend engineers across the companySkills7+ years of hands-on experience building internet-scale software, distributed systems or platforms used by other developersBS, MS, PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experienceSoftware development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages; Golang, Python, C++, JavaPrior experience and capability with scaled, high rate platform services, and API design. You are an undying advocate for the user, and you have a deep intuition for how critical infra systems work at scaleDemonstrated history of technical leadership, successfully guiding engineering teams to deliver impactful, high-quality solutionsExceptional communication skills with a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersExperience with (or curiosity to learn about) Kubernetes, gRPC, Cassandra, TiDB, Redis is a huge plusBenefitsComprehensive 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.