Staff Engineer, Ads Trust, Fraud And Safety

Reddit

Remote, United States
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive health...
Remote
7+ years software engineering experience
Large-scale distributed backend systems
Python or go programming expertise
Reddit is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Ads Trust, Fraud, and Safety team, focusing on enhancing user safety and advertiser trust through automated fraud detection systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive software engineering experience, particularly in backend development and large-scale projects, and be capable of leading cross-functional collaborations

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving the long-term strategy and technical roadmap for a new centralized Fraud Detection platform to combat malware, phishing, and billing fraud.
  • This high-agency position requires an engineer who can navigate ambiguity, take decisive ownership of the platform's direction, and mentor other technical contributors.
  • Reddit offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, family planning support, mental health coaching, flexible vacation, and generous paid parental leave.

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Reddit is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Ads Trust, Fraud, and Safety team, focusing on enhancing user safety and advertiser trust through automated fraud detection systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive software engineering experience, particularly in backend development and large-scale projects, and be capable of leading cross-functional collaborations.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, Family Planning Support, Mental Health & Coaching Benefits, Flexible Vacation, Paid Parental Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software engineering experience
  • Large-scale distributed backend systems
  • Python or Go programming expertise
  • Cross-functional technical leadership
  • Fraud detection system architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LLMs in production
  • Previous Ads team background
  • Tech Lead or similar function experience
  • Bias for action and initiative
  • Empathetic technical excellence culture

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Python and/or Go languages
  • Direct experience as a Tech Lead
  • Proven track record designing scalable platforms
  • Prior experience in Fraud/Malicious actors space

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