Staff Software Engineer, Media Experiences

Reddit

Remote, US
Base: $217,000 - $303,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Remote
8+ years professional software engineering experience
Distributed systems design expertise
Video and audio media pipeline optimization
Reddit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical architecture of its global media infrastructure for millions of users

Job Summary

  • Reddit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical architecture of its global media infrastructure for millions of users.
  • The role involves optimizing resilient backend services for video/audio ingestion, distributed transcoding, and CDN routing while driving AI integration.
  • Candidates must have 8+ years of experience designing large-scale distributed systems and demonstrate exceptional ability to influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.

Matching Summary

Reddit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical architecture of its global media infrastructure for millions of users.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Distributed systems design expertise
  • Video and audio media pipeline optimization
  • Cross-functional leadership without direct management
  • AI integration roadmap development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with GenAI and content understanding
  • Proficiency in AI-assisted development tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to navigate performance vs reliability tradeoffs
  • Mentorship of multiple engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proven track record as Technical Lead or Staff Engineer
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives

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