Staff Software Engineer, Developer Ecosystem

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Staff Software Engineer, Developer Ecosystem in USA

Reddit
Full time
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USA
09/05/2026
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Remote

Responsibilities

Build and evolve core platform services and capabilities powering the developer experience.
Create features that help external developers build applications on Reddit.
Lead major technical initiatives from exploration and design through delivery and launch.
Work across backend, infrastructure, client, and full-stack components.
Contribute throughout the development cycle, including development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
Review code, design documents, product specifications, and user experiences.
Shape team strategy and the future direction of the developer platform.
Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and contribute to a culture of ownership.

Requirements

6+ years of industry experience with platform functionality, developer tools, full-stack products, or app platforms.
Experience leading large-scale technical projects from design through delivery.
Strong backend or platform engineering experience with the ability to work across the stack.
Familiarity with C++, Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React.
Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and software quality.
A track record of mentoring engineers and improving software engineering practices.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
Entrepreneurial, self-directed, curious, and comfortable working with ambiguity.
Open-source contributions are a bonus.
Experience building Reddit apps with the Devvit platform is a bonus.

Benefits

Fully remote work arrangement.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
401(k) with employer match.
Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, caregiving, and lifestyle needs.
Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
Mental health and coaching benefits.
Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
Generous paid parental leave.
Potential eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units.

Salary: $217k - $304k/yr

Reddit is a network of communities where people can delve into their interests, hobbies, and passions. There's a community for whatever you're interested in. You can post – the community can share content by posting stories, links, images and videos. You can comment on posts. You can vote – comme...

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