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Senior Software Engineer, Storage

RedditRemote - United StatesBE Platform
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
6 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Reddit is seeking a remote Senior Software Engineer to join the Storage Infra team within the BE Platform. This position is ideal for experienced developers who want to solve large-scale storage challenges for millions of global users.

Role Overview

The Storage Infra team at Reddit is looking for an experienced developer to help manage and scale massive data systems. In this role, you will build technical solutions that support product growth while collaborating with internal teams like machine learning, AI, and search. Your daily work will directly impact how hundreds of millions of users experience the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to building the long-term technical strategy for the team and organization.
Refine and maintain data storage infrastructure that meets the caching and storage demands of products serving massive user bases.
Take ownership of managed and self-hosted infrastructure dedicated to data reads, writes, and storage.
Develop tooling and automation to operate the infrastructure efficiently.
Mentor other engineers on designing, building, and promoting services used across the company.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience building internet-scale software, ideally with a focus on machine learning storage infrastructure.
Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language such as Golang, Python, C++, or Java.
Hands-on background in implementing features, bug fixes, and optimizations for distributed storage systems.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with product, data science, engineering, and machine learning teams.
A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Nice to Have

Practical experience utilizing storage technologies such as MySQL, Postgres, Cassandra, Memcache, or Redis.

Skills and Tools

Python
Java
Golang
C++
Distributed storage systems
Data storage and caching infrastructure

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range: $217,000 to $303,900 USD.
Eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S.-based employees.
401(k) program featuring an employer match.
Generous time off policies for vacation along with parental leave.

About the Company

Reddit is a community of communities built around shared interests, passions, and trust, hosting over 100,000 active communities. Approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors use the platform to submit, vote, and comment on topics they care about. The company is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and providing an authentic conversational space on the internet.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Reddit careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonJavaGolangC++

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer, Storage role?

The base salary range for this position is between $217,000 and $303,900 USD, with final offers depending on factors like skills and experience.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is listed as Remote - United States.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience building internet-scale software, preferably focusing on machine learning storage infrastructure.

What programming languages are expected?

Software development experience in one or more general-purpose languages such as Golang, Python, C++, or Java is required.

What benefits does Reddit offer U.S.-based employees?

Reddit offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with an employer match, generous vacation time, and parental leave, alongside equity in the form of restricted stock units.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Reddit careers page.

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