Senior Backend Engineer - Ads Measurement Core

Join Reddit's Ads Measurement Core Team as a Senior Backend Engineer

Reddit is a community of communities, built on shared interests, passion, and trust. With over 100,000 active communities and approximately 82 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. The Ads Measurement Core team is dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and user-friendliness of our advertising platform. We specialize in building compelling experimentation products for advertisers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help us build the next generation of lift study/experimentation products to help advertisers understand the impact of their ad spend on Reddit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advertiser-facing products, such as our self-serve Conversion Lift, Brand Lift, and A/B testing products.
• Contribute to the development of our backend systems, supporting critical functions such as managing experiments and automating analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our stakeholders' needs.
• Take ownership of your work, from concept to delivery, and ensure that your solutions are scalable, reliable, and meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Continuously learn and grow with our team, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

Technologies Used

• Languages: Go, Python
• Frameworks: React, Thrift, Baseplate, Kafka
• Datastores: Postgres, Cassandra, Druid, Redis, BigQuery
• Tools: Kubernetes, Argo, Docker

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative or computer science-related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, computer science).
• 3+ years of software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment.
• Experience in backend engineering, with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders independently.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in the ads or experimentation space, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these areas.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, supportive work environment with a diverse team of engineers and cross-functional partners.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on continuous learning and skill-building.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to support your individual needs and preferences.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects that drive real results for our users and advertisers.

Pay Transparency

This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.

Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.