Staff Engineer - Ads Trust, Fraud And Safety

Reddit

Remote, US
Base: $217,000 - $303,900 usd; equity: eligible fo...
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7+ years software engineering experience
Large-scale distributed systems expertise
Python or go programming language proficiency
** Reddit is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Ads Trust, Fraud, and Safety team to lead the development of a new Fraud detection system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in backend systems, and will be responsible for driving technical strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving the long-term strategy and architecture for a new centralized Fraud Detection platform to combat malware, phishing, and billing fraud.
  • Candidates must possess strong backend expertise to build highly available and scalable services that protect user trust and advertiser integrity.
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k match, generous parental leave, and flexible vacation time.

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** Reddit is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Ads Trust, Fraud, and Safety team to lead the development of a new Fraud detection system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in backend systems, and will be responsible for driving technical strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams. **

Salary

Base: $217,000 - $303,900 USD; Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401k match, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software engineering experience
  • Large-scale distributed systems expertise
  • Python or Go programming language proficiency
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Technical leadership and strategy definition

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LLMs in production systems
  • Background in Ads Fraud or Brand Safety
  • Tech Lead or similar leadership function
  • Bias for action and initiative
  • Empathetic technical excellence culture

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Python and/or Go
  • Proven track record leading large-scale projects
  • Direct experience as a Tech Lead preferred
  • Prior experience in Fraud/Malicious actors space

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