Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Reddit

6h • $217,000 - $303,900

About The Position

Reddit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its SPACE org (Security, Privacy, Assurance, and Corporate Engineering) on the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team. This role is critical for designing, delivering, and supporting the lifecycle of digital identities, authentication, and access across Reddit. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that meet business priorities and regulatory standards, working across multiple domains and technology stacks to ensure Reddit's security. Key challenges include modernizing identity infrastructure, providing self-service identity management, and integrating Reddit’s corporate identity stack with various protocols and use cases.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend development experience across multiple layers of the stack—from databases and networking to efficient computing.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM experience covering the full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, and Certifications).
• Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load.
• Proficiency in our core stack: Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, with a strong DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership (testing, monitoring, deploying, and maintaining).
• Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles.
• Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions including IGA, MFA, PAM / PIM, JIT and Directory architectures (e.g., Okta, LDAP, SailPoint).
• Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), including driving audit-related access certification reviews.
• Strong collaborative communicator thriving in Agile environments, with a continuous learning mindset and a resourceful, "can-do" approach to complex problem-solving.
• Embody company value of Evolve: view challenges as learning opportunities and continuously seek to improve.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and support the lifecycle of digital identities, authentication, and access across Reddit.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to build creative, scalable solutions that align with business priorities and strict regulatory standards.
• Work across multiple domains and technology stacks to keep Reddit secure.
• Modernize identity infrastructure by replacing legacy systems with a tailored governance platform.
• Provide self-service identity management lifecycle and natural language explanation of existing systems to improve employee experience with security systems.
• Integrate Reddit’s corporate identity stack across a variety of protocols like SCIM and SAML, and across a variety of use cases (MCP and Agentic, resource automation that includes identity requirements) and increase Reddit’s maturity with “just-in-time” access and advanced identity constructs.
• Develop, scale and maintain Reddit’s core IAM internal identity capabilities, platforms and infrastructure.
• Design and deploy high-quality API integrations and custom enterprise IGA connectivity solutions.
• Build proactive monitoring frameworks, executive-friendly dashboards, and advanced alerting.
• Use synthetic transactions and anomaly detection to measure system availability (aiming for multiple 9s).
• Utilize identity data to track license utilization, aid in fiscal planning, and drive platform adoption.
• Create and maintain documentation, audit logs, and reports to continuously improve business processes and ensure seamless compliance execution.
• Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze failure conditions, and perform root-cause analysis to support a 24x7 operation.
• Guide global, cross-functional partners on IAM best practices while raising the engineering bar through code reviews, technical standards, and optimized workflows.

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
• Equity in the form of restricted stock units
• Potential for commission
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed