Hiring: Senior Backend Engineer, Compliance Engineering Company: Reddit, Inc. Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:05:23 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Compliance, Docker, Go, GraphQL, HBase, Kubernetes, PATs, Plaid, PostgreSQL, Python, Redis, Rust, TestNG About the job Experience: •5+ years backend development experience with multiple parts of the backend stack, from databases to networking to efficient computing. We develop with Go, Python, Postgres, Redis, Thrift, GraphQL and deploy to Docker/k8s on AWS. Required Skills: •Shape the future of Reddit by adapting our platforms to an evolving privacy, security, and regulatory landscape •Partner with product, design, and engineering teams across the company to build trusted, compliant experiences for millions of users •Join a highly visible team where you'll influence both technical and product strategy, and help define an entirely new product space •Own product areas and shape strategy end-to-end: from technical design and coding to testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch •Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that are critical to Reddit's business and platform integrity •Raise the bar for engineering by improving workflows, setting standards, and mentoring the next generation of engineers •Qualifications for this role: •5+ years backend development experience with multiple parts of the backend stack, from databases to networking to efficient computing. We develop with Go, Python, Postgres, Redis, Thrift, GraphQL and deploy to Docker/k8s on AWS. •Experience as a tech lead on projects and teams with 3+ backend engineers •Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load. •You must be self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You live to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure. •Excellent communication skills. You must be able to collaborate effectively with teams in a fully-remote environment, and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences. •Experience mentoring engineers, owning team processes, and leading cross-functional projects is preferred. Compensation: •Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs •401k with Employer Match •Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support •Family Planning Support •Gender-Affirming Care •Mental Health & Coaching Benefits •Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off •Generous Paid Parental Leave •Pay Transparency: •This job posting may span more than one career level. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!