Latest AI JobsBrowse Jobs
Reddit logo

Staff Product Security Engineer

RedditRemote - United StatesPrivacy and Assurance
Apply on company site
Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
29 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Reddit is seeking a remote Staff Product Security Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure frameworks, paved paths, and workflow-native controls. This opportunity suits an experienced security professional looking to eliminate recurring vulnerability classes and build scalable guardrails for engineering teams and AI agents across the United States.

Role Overview

Reddit is hiring a Staff Product Security Engineer to make the secure path the easiest path for engineers and AI agents. As AI-assisted development accelerates code velocity faster than manual review can absorb, this role exists to close that gap structurally through guardrails, automation, and platform-level prevention that scale with the engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

Build and evolve secure frameworks, guardrails, and library-level controls that make common vulnerability classes harder to introduce.
Design security controls for AI-assisted development, including reusable rule packs and skills that shape how engineers and coding agents generate, review, and ship code.
Embed security directly into the workflows engineers already use.
Drive product security reviews for new launches and major architectural changes.
Identify and eliminate systemic security debt while shaping strategy, influencing architecture, and driving execution across teams.

Requirements

Possess 8+ years of experience in software engineering, product security, or application security, with at least 2 years operating at a staff level of scope and impact.
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, or JS/TS.
Bring experience designing, building, and operating production-quality systems and developer-facing platforms.
Show a track record of building secure frameworks, libraries, or guardrails that improve security across many teams at once.
Demonstrate the ability to integrate security into developer workflows including CI/CD, code review, release processes, and internal platforms.
Act as a clear communicator who can explain technical detail and business impact to both engineers and leadership.
Remain comfortable in fast-moving environments where AI-assisted development is reshaping how software is built and reviewed.
Bring experience with vulnerability discovery and remediation pipelines, including bug bounty or researcher-reported findings.
Maintain a track record of mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar across a security or platform engineering organization.

Nice to Have

Experience securing AI and LLM systems, agentic workflows, or AI-assisted development tooling.
Familiarity with authentication and authorization systems, cloud-native platforms, and methods to secure them.

Skills and Tools

Python
Go
JavaScript and TypeScript (JS/TS)
LLM and AI-assisted development systems
CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms
Secure frameworks and guardrails

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $217,000 to $303,900 USD. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and potentially a commission depending on the position offered. Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.

About the Company

Reddit is a community of communities built on shared interests, passion, and trust, hosting thousands of active communities and millions of daily active unique visitors as one of the internet's largest sources of information.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Reddit careers page to submit your application details.

Skills and tech stack

PythonLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff Product Security Engineer role?

The base salary range for this position is $217,000 to $303,900 USD, with additional eligibility for equity in restricted stock units and standard U.S. employee benefits.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this position is remote and available across the United States.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in software engineering, product security, or application security, including at least 2 years operating at a staff level.

What programming languages are preferred or required?

Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Go, or JS/TS is required for this role.

What benefits are offered to U.S.-based employees at Reddit?

Reddit offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with an employer match, generous vacation time, and parental leave.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Reddit careers page.

Apply on company site