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Senior Backend Engineer, Safety

Reddit

Remote - United States · Remote · full time · Senior

$190,800 – $267,100

Listed on Reddit’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Reddit is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build tools for community moderators on one of the internet's largest platforms. The role involves designing scalable systems, leading technical strategy, and mentoring engineers while working cross-functionally with product and design teams in a fully remote environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 5-8 years of software development experience in a general-purpose programming language
  • Experience designing and implementing maintainable APIs with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift, or gRPC
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Self-directed and action-oriented mindset in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment

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