Senior Software Engineer, Core Platform
$191K–$267K
Remote - United States · Remote · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 22, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience with large-scale, mission-critical distributed systems.
About the job
Build and operate Reddit’s global media and foundational platform services, improving scalability, availability, and media delivery while mentoring engineers.
What you'll do
- Design and develop solutions and platform APIs that scale across Reddit.
- Build, deliver, and operate highly available services, and optimize global media experiences.
- Mentor junior engineers and help shape the team’s technical roadmap.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience with large-scale, mission-critical distributed systems.
- Strong software development experience in one or more general-purpose languages, such as Python or Go.
- Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, Thrift, and Protobuf, including API design and implementation.
- Media delivery expertise, including optimization of media performance, scalability, and delivery across the stack.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
- Familiarity with media processing and global distribution technologies and protocols.
Pay
$190,800 — $267,100 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, Go, GraphQL, gRPC, Thrift, Protobuf, Kubernetes, AWS
AI focus
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