Staff Software Engineer, Media Experiences

Reddit

Remote, US
Base: $217,000 - $303,000 usd; equity: eligible fo...
Remote
8+ years software engineering experience
Distributed systems design expertise
Video and audio pipeline optimization
The role involves leading the technical architecture for Reddit's global media infrastructure to ensure low-latency, high-availability content delivery

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the technical architecture for Reddit's global media infrastructure to ensure low-latency, high-availability content delivery.
  • Candidates will partner with cross-functional teams to accelerate the product roadmap and drive AI integration for media recommendation and content understanding.
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k matching, flexible vacation, and generous parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the technical architecture for Reddit's global media infrastructure to ensure low-latency, high-availability content delivery.

Salary

Base: $217,000 - $303,000 USD; Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401k match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Distributed systems design expertise
  • Video and audio pipeline optimization
  • Cross-functional leadership skills
  • High-scale system architecture

Nice-to-have

  • AI-assisted development tool usage
  • GenAI integration experience
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Mentorship of multiple teams
  • Strategic product roadmap influence

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Proven track record as Technical Lead or Staff Engineer
  • Experience designing large-scale distributed systems
  • Ability to influence technical direction without direct management

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