Staff Software Engineer, Developer Ecosystem
About The Position
Reddit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their developer ecosystem team. This role will focus on shaping the future of the developer platform by working across frontend, backend, SDKs, platform, and full-stack systems. The engineer will be responsible for making it easier for developers to build applications on Reddit, defining technical direction, leading initiatives, and building the foundation for new developer experiences. This is a hands-on role that involves close collaboration with engineers, product managers, designers, and other teams to solve complex problems and deliver products. The ideal candidate enjoys building new things, working across technical boundaries, and creating positive developer experiences.
Requirements
- 6+ years of industry experience working on platform functionality, developer tools, full-stack products, or app platforms
- Experience leading large-scale technical projects from design through delivery
- API design and platform engineering experience, with a strong sense of developer empathy
- Familiarity with technologies such as Go, TypeScript, GraphQL, React, Redis, relational / NoSQL databases, along with the ability to work across the stack when needed
- A habit of using AI tools in your daily work to improve productivity and software quality
- A track record of mentoring engineers and raising the bar for software engineering practices through intentional efforts contributing to team culture
- An entrepreneurial mindset: you’re self-directed, curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to turn ideas into action
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice To Haves
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Native mobile development experience
- Experience building Reddit apps with the Devvit platform
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing platform features, making the developer platform easier, faster, and more powerful to build on
- Leading major technical initiatives from early exploration through launch
- Building the systems and tools that support future developer experiences
- Working across backend, infrastructure, client, and full-stack components
- Helping create a collaborative team with a strong sense of ownership
- Build and evolve the core platform services and capabilities that power the developer experience.
- Create new capabilities that help external developers build great apps on Reddit
- Contribute across the full development cycle, including technical design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch
- Review code, design documents, product specifications, and user experiences
- Help shape team strategy and the future direction of the platform
- Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and contribute to a culture of thoughtful ownership
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
