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We're seeking a talented backend focused software engineer with STRONG data skills to join our Ads Signals team, a group of innovative and collaborative engineers dedicated to growing the quantity and quality of off-platform conversion signals while prioritizing user privacy. As a KEY player on our team, you'll have the opportunity to use your data skills to guide the team's future direction such as the evolution of key products such as Signals Quality and Signals Anomaly Detection. The ideal candidate would also get involved in helping us evolve our data pipeline to the next level or the flexibility of working on other types of backend heavy projects.

Why This Role Matters:

As a member of our Ads Signals team, you'll be instrumental in helping advertisers succeed on Reddit, while also ensuring that our users' privacy is respected. The team would like to get your guidance based on your understanding of the data. Your work will have a direct impact on the growth and success of our Ads business, and you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities:

Independently identify opportunities based on our data and drive the evolution of our products that would help improve the quality of our conversion data.
Lead the development of advertiser facing products along with a group of frontend and backend engineers that would improve both the quality as well as quantity of our conversions data using cutting-edge technologies
Be a thought partner of your leadership as well as XFNs while contributing towards the development of key projects such as signals quality and signals anomaly detection.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our stakeholders' needs
Take ownership of your work, from concept to delivery, and ensure that your solutions are scalable, reliable, and meet the highest standards of quality and performance
Continuously learn and grow with our team, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development

Technologies used on the team include:

Languages: Go, Python
Frameworks: Thrift, Baseplate, Kafka
Datastores: Postgres, Cassandra, Druid, Redis, BigQuery
Tools: Kubernetes, Argo, Docker

What We're Looking For:

A Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative or computer science-related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, computer science)
5+ years of full-time backend and data focused software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment
Experience working with data is a MUST, including but not limited to the ability to independently perform data analysis, building scoring models, as well as understanding how data is used by other downstream teams
Experience in software development, with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies that you lacked prior experience with
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders independently
A commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet our users' needs, while prioritizing their privacy and security

Nice to Have:

Prior experience in both software engineering as well as data science or other data analytical related roles
Prior experience in the Ads or Signals space, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these areas
Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git
A passion for mentorship and knowledge-sharing, with a desire to help others grow and develop in their careers

If you're a talented software engineer looking for a new challenge, and you're passionate about building scalable, reliable solutions that prioritize user privacy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

What We Offer:

A dynamic, supportive work environment with a diverse team of engineers and cross-functional partners
Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on continuous learning and skill-building
A competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to support your individual needs and preferences
The chance to work on high-impact projects that drive real results for our users and advertisers

Benefits:

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401k Matching
Workspace benefits for your home office
Personal & Professional development funds
Family Planning Support
Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
4+ months paid Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer time off

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Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base pay range for this position is:
$190,800-$267,100 USD

Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ApplicationAssistance@Reddit.com.

Summary
Company name: reddit
Remote job title: Senior Backend Engineer Ad Signals
Job tags: advertising, Anomaly Detection, Prioritization Skills