Senior Backend Engineer - Ads Signals

Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Engineer - Ads Signals

Reddit, Inc. is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our Ads Signals team. This team is dedicated to enhancing the quantity and quality of off-platform conversion signals while prioritizing user privacy. As a key player, you'll work on exciting projects such as evolving our Conversions API backend, growing the adoption of Signals products through CDP integrations, building the foundation of data ingestion, and improving our data privacy.

Why This Role Matters

As a member of our Ads Signals team, you'll be instrumental in helping advertisers succeed on Reddit, while ensuring that our users' privacy is respected. Your work will directly impact the growth and success of our Ads business, and you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our data ingestion through Conversions API using cutting-edge technologies.
• Contribute towards building the foundational platform to scale our signals ingestion from data pipeline efficiency to data privacy.
• 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, ensuring 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 On The Team

• Languages: Go, Python
• Frameworks: 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 full-time backend software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment.
• Experience in backend development, 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.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet our users' needs, while prioritizing their privacy and security.

Nice To Have

• Prior experience in the ads or signals space, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these areas.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.
• A passion for mentorship and knowledge-sharing, with a desire to help others grow and develop in their careers.

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.

If you're a talented software engineer looking for a new challenge, and you're passionate about building scalable, reliable solutions that prioritize user privacy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!