Overview
Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions gather to discuss a wide range of topics. As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Core Platform team, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining the backend systems that power Reddit. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-scale systems and contribute to a platform that reaches millions globally.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and design innovative solutions to scale Reddit's backend infrastructure.
- Build platform API projects that scale to the rest of the organization.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers to achieve our mission.
- Ensure high uptime and performance of the systems.
Challenges
- Define and maintain core data models.
- Design architecture that is performant, stable, secure, and cost-effective.
- Handle millions of requests per second for tens of millions of users daily.
Candidate Profile
- Multiple years of experience in systems programming with languages like Go, Python, Rust, C, C++, or Java.
- Proven track record of building and operating large-scale, mission-critical distributed systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues.
- Familiarity with service architectures and building API platforms.
Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme and comprehensive health benefits.
- Generous workspace benefits for your home office setup.
- Investment in personal and professional development.
- Support for family planning and flexible vacation policies.
Location
This role is remote-friendly within Ireland and the UK, accommodating the distributed nature of our workforce.
Join us at Reddit and contribute to the future of one of the largest online communities. Your work will have a direct impact on hundreds of millions of users around the world.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical and Dental Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Workspace benefit for home office
- Personal & Professional development funds
- Family Planning Support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible Vacation
- Reddit Global Days Off
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