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Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Remote - United States · Remote · full time · Staff

$217,000 – $303,900

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

What this role is

This role leads the design and delivery of Reddit's identity and access management infrastructure, modernizing legacy systems while ensuring security and regulatory compliance across the platform. It suits experienced backend engineers with deep expertise in enterprise IAM, distributed systems, and a passion for solving complex security challenges at scale.

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What they ask for

Required

10+ years of backend development experience
In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM covering full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, Certifications)
Design and implement complex distributed systems under high load
Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript with DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership
Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles
Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions (IGA, MFA, PAM/PIM, JIT, Directory architectures like Okta, LDAP, SailPoint)
Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI)
Strong collaborative communication skills and continuous learning mindset