Job Title: Staff Software Engineer Company Name: Reddit Job Details: $217-303.9k+,EquityPythonScalaJavaGoC++Senior,and,Expert,levelRemote,from,US Job Url: https://app.welcometothejungle.com/jobs/TppUpKen?theme=newly-added Job Description: Role Who you are Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of leading large-scale technical projects that require cross-team and cross-functional collaboration Backend Expertise: Strong experience in large-scale distributed systems and developing highly scalable and reliable backend services Technical Ability: Expertise in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Scala, Java, or C++) and ability to grow expertise in Python and Go Leadership: Demonstrated ability to disambiguate complex problems, align stakeholders with different priorities, and aggressively prioritize to execute effectively Communication: Excellent communication skills employed to drive toward consensus, navigate disagreements, and influence decisions across the engineering organization Agency: A bias for action. The ability to identify what needs to be done, take the initiative to make it happen without waiting for direction, and finish the swing Desirable Direct experience as a Tech Lead or in a similar function Previous success as part of a Platform team with other engineering teams serving as customers Proven experience designing, building, and operating scalable, public-facing APIs Experience with API gateways, authentication/authorization protocols, and rate limiting Expertise in Python and/or Go What the job involves Reporting to the Ads API Engineering Manager, the person in this role will be the primary technical driver and architect for the Ads API team This is a high-agency position for an engineer who can navigate ambiguity and take decisive ownership of the platform's technical direction in collaboration with other engineers, teams, and stakeholders It is best classified as the Tech Lead archetype of Staff Engineer, and the most successful candidates will have experience serving in this capacity previously This role acts as both a technically adept deep coder and a force multiplier It is responsible for working cross-functionally to help establish the long-term technical vision for the Ads API, ensuring our systems are highly available and capable of scaling with the marketplace In this role you will lead large-scale projects through the entire software development lifecycle, from concept through implementation until delivery You will also be the rising tide that raises all boats around you, serving as a technical leader and mentor to the Ads API team Steer: Work with the team to select, scope, and drive high-leverage projects that accelerate the development of the Ads API to help Reddit achieve its ambitious goals Architect: Help define the 2+ year technical roadmap for the platform, translating complex business needs into a clear strategy for highly available and performant backend services Build: Execute on a strategy to create a world-class developer experience for our external 3P partners, focusing on API design, versioning, security, discoverability, and usability Amplify: Mentor, coach, and collaborate with other technical contributors, fostering a culture of empathetic technical excellence and proactive problem-solving Collaborate: Work together with a variety of cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Product Marketing, and Sales, to ensure the Ads API meets the needs of all stakeholders Evolve: Learn and improve technical and non-technical abilities, staying up-to-date on trends and best practices in the Ads API space across the industry Share this job Report a problem with this job Hide company View 105 more jobs at Reddit Insights Top investors 57% employee growth in 12 months Glassdoor (3.7) Company Company benefits Comprehensive health benefits Flexible vacation & Reddit global days off Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave Personal & professional development funds Paid volunteer time off Workspace & home office benefits Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds) Aug 2021 $410m SERIES F Feb 2021 $250m SERIES E Total funding: $1.2bn Our take Reddits is an online platform that hosts thousands of message board communities (known as subreddits) designed to foster authentic human connection. With more than 100,000 communities covering everything from food, entertainment, and sports to niche interests for highly specific audiences, there's virtually a space for everyone. The platform attracts over 52M daily users and more than 50B monthly page views. While these figures are smaller than those of social media giants like Facebook and X, Reddits stands out by offering easily discoverable communities where users can dive deep into virtually any topic imaginable. Today, Reddit continues to grow its user base and expand its reach, remaining a unique hub for conversation,m connection, and shared interests. With its strong community-driven model and steady revenue streams, it's most definitely positioned to stay a central part of online culture for years to come. Kirsty Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle