Reddit

Senior Backend Engineer, Safety Tools

Reddit

Remote
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join Reddit’s Safety Tools Team and help protect our users. At Reddit, we are committed to protecting our community by creating and maintaining innovative safety tools. As Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and deploying these safety tools, and ensuring they are secure, reliable and scalable.To be successful in this role, you must have at least 5+ years of experience in backend engineering. You must also have experience working with cloud technologies, and be comfortable designing and building distributed systems. Above all, you must be passionate about safety and security, and have a desire to protect our users.If you’re excited about the opportunity to join a dynamic team at Reddit and have the qualifications we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Where is this job?
This job opening is listed as 100% remote
Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science Or A Related Field

  • Experience With Sql And Nosql Databases

  • + Years Of Experience In Software Engineering

  • + Years Of Experience Developing Back-End Applications

  • Expertise In Python And/Or Javascript

  • Experience With Distributed Systems And Web Services

  • Familiarity With Safety-Oriented Design And Development

  • Experience

Required Skills
  • Sql

  • Security

  • Testing

  • Python

  • Java

  • Linux

  • Troubleshooting

  • DevOps

  • REST

  • AWS

  • Automation

  • Kubernetes

  • CI/CD

  • Incident response

  • Monitoring

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Organization

  • Critical thinking

  • collaboration

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Backend Engineer, Safety Tools is between $90,000 and $140,000 per year. This range can vary widely based on experience, location, and any additional certifications or qualifications the engineer may have.

Additional Information
Reddit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 24th, 2023
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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