Staff Product Security Engineer

Reddit

Remote, US
Base: $217,000 - $303,900 usd; equity: eligible fo...
Remote
8+ years software engineering experience
2+ years staff level scope
Proficiency in go python or js/ts
Reddit is seeking a Staff Product Security Engineer to enhance security frameworks and integrate security into existing engineering workflows, particularly as AI-assisted development accelerates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and product security, along with strong communication skills to bridge technical details and business impact

Job Summary

  • Reddit is hiring a Staff Product Security Engineer to lead the design of secure frameworks that eliminate recurring vulnerabilities before they reach production.
  • The role focuses on designing security controls for AI-assisted development to close the gap between code velocity and manual review capabilities.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate security into developer workflows including CI/CD, code review, and release processes.

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Reddit is seeking a Staff Product Security Engineer to enhance security frameworks and integrate security into existing engineering workflows, particularly as AI-assisted development accelerates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and product security, along with strong communication skills to bridge technical details and business impact.

Salary

Base: $217,000 - $303,900 USD; Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, vacation, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • 2+ years staff level scope
  • Proficiency in Go Python or JS/TS
  • Experience building secure frameworks
  • Integration of security into CI/CD workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Experience securing AI LLM systems
  • Familiarity with cloud-native platforms
  • Track record of mentoring engineers
  • Comfortable in fast-moving environments
  • Bug bounty program experience

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years experience in software engineering or product security
  • At least 2 years operating at a staff level
  • Proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience building production-quality developer platforms

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