About this role
Reddit is seeking a Software Engineer for its Consumer Engineering organization to build and scale products used directly by millions of daily active users. This remote position is tailored for professionals with a strong background in backend systems who enjoy collaborating across product and data science teams.
Role Overview
The Software Engineer, Consumer Engineering role sits at the intersection of large-scale distributed systems and core user journeys. Product backend engineers partner directly with product managers, designers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and frontend engineers to build and scale features. These features power how hundreds of millions of users discover, join, navigate, and engage with Reddit communities. This centralized hiring initiative spans high-impact consumer teams including Core Product and Feeds, Community and Presence, Growth and Engagement, Monetization and Conversion, and Identity and Security.
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About the Company
Reddit is a community of communities built on shared interests, passion, and trust. It is home to open and authentic conversations, where users submit, vote, and comment daily. With over 100,000 active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit represents one of the largest sources of information on the internet.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply directly on the official Reddit careers page to submit their application for this remote position.
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What is the salary range for the Software Engineer, Consumer Engineering role?
The base salary range for this position is $164,000 to $229,000 USD, with final offers depending on factors such as skills, depth of work experience, and relevant credentials.
What level of experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience building and operating large-scale distributed serving systems in high-concurrency environments.
Is this job remote?
Yes, this position is designated as Remote - United States.
What benefits does Reddit offer to U.S.-based employees?
Reddit offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match, generous vacation time, parental leave, and equity in the form of restricted stock units.
What programming languages and technical stacks are used?
Engineers work with modern backend languages like Python, Go, Java, Kotlin, Rust, or C++, along with APIs like GraphQL, REST, and gRPC, and datastores such as Redis, Cassandra, and PostgreSQL.