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, focusing on developing robust fraud detection systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive software engineering experience, particularly in backend development, and a strong ability to lead cross-functional projects. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving the long-term technical strategy 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 while mentoring others and collaborating across Product, Policy, and Legal teams.
  • Reddit offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k matching, generous parental leave, and flexible vacation time for US-based employees.

Matching Summary

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** Reddit is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Ads Trust, Fraud and Safety team, focusing on developing robust fraud detection systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive software engineering experience, particularly in backend development, and a strong ability to lead cross-functional projects. **

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

  • Tech Lead experience in similar function
  • Previous Ads team experience with millions of users
  • Experience in Ads Fraud and Brand Safety
  • Proven track record utilizing LLMs in production
  • Bias for action and initiative taking

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Python and/or Go languages
  • Direct Tech Lead or similar leadership experience
  • Experience designing scalable platforms
  • Prior work in Fraud or Malicious actors space

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