The Ads Foundations org is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to ensure the robustness, scalability, and performance of the backend system serving ads to Reddit users.
Requirements
- Extensive software development experience in one or more general purpose languages: Python, Golang, Rust, Java, C++
- Experience with infrastructure observability
- Experience with Ads industry
- Experience with infrastructure performance metrics and cost efficiency
- Experience with Technical Program Management
- Industry relevant or scientific contribution in the field of DevOps, Infrastructure, High scalability/Big Data systems
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the backend infrastructure serving ads to Reddit users
- Architect and implement scalable solutions that can handle the growing number of users and advertising campaigns
- Collaborate with other teams and third-party services to seamlessly integrate the ad serving pipeline with relevance, targeting, bidding and asset serving systems
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve customer experience
- Oversee data storage, retrieval, and indexing strategies to ensure fast and reliable access to creative materials, while maintaining data consistency
- Work closely with ML engineers, Data Scientists and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless communication and integration between the backend and other components of the creative management product and ads pipeline
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers on the team, fostering a culture of learning and innovation
Other
- 7+ years of experience as a software engineer
- Technical leader in the execution of large scale projects from 0 to 1
- Experience partnering with product managers and designers to build new user-facing products
- Excellent communication skills
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Workspace benefits for your home office
- Personal & Professional development funds
- Family Planning Support
- Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
- 4+ months paid Parental Leave
- Paid Volunteer time off
