Remote Backend Engineer - Ranking Foundation

Description:

• The Backend Engineer for the Ranking Foundation team at Reddit will work collaboratively with product, design, and other engineering teams to develop innovative products and features that enhance user experience.
• Responsibilities include contributing to the full development cycle, from technical design to launch, reviewing code and design docs, and mentoring junior engineers.
• The role involves continuous learning and improvement of technical and non-technical skills to support the team's mission of personalizing Reddit posts and comments for users.

Requirements:

• A BS degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Candidates should have at least 3 years of professional software development experience in general-purpose programming languages like Go, Python, Ruby, Java, or C++.
• Proficiency in GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift basics, and designing maintainable APIs is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in developing highly scalable and reliable serving systems is necessary.
• Strong organizational skills, prioritization abilities, and a track record of delivering projects on schedule are required.
• The ideal candidate should possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be self-directed, innovative, and excel in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills are a must to effectively collaborate with remote teams and engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits:

• The position offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k matching, and workspace benefits for a home office.
• Personal and professional development funds are provided to support continuous growth.
• Family planning support, flexible vacation days, and Reddit Global Wellness Days are available.
• Employees can benefit from 4+ months of paid parental leave and paid volunteer time off.