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 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 large-scale distributed systems, and will play a key role in enhancing user safety and advertiser trust

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving the long-term strategy for a new centralized Fraud Detection system to combat malware, phishing, scams, and billing fraud.
  • This high-agency position requires an engineer who can navigate ambiguity while collaborating with Product Management, Policy, Legal, and other Safety teams.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including gender-affirming care, mental health support, 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 to lead the development of a new Fraud detection system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in large-scale distributed systems, and will play a key role in enhancing user safety and advertiser trust.

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 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 backend services and distributed systems
  • Proven track record leading large-scale technical projects
  • Strong communication skills to drive consensus

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