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Backend Engineer - Ads Signals

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Job Type

Full Time

Salary

$164k - $230k

Skills

Go

Python

Summary

  • Mission/Vision: Join Reddit's Ads Signals team to grow off-platform conversion signals while prioritizing user privacy, supporting advertiser success and respecting user privacy.

  • Key Responsibilities: Develop Conversions API backend, integrate CDP, build data ingestion foundation, and improve data privacy measures.

  • Growth Opportunities: Work on high-impact projects, continuous learning in cutting-edge technologies, and professional development support.

Description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 82M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit .

We're seeking a talented backend software engineer 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 work on a range of exciting projects such as evolving our Conversions API backend, growing the adoption of Signals products through CDP integrations, building the foundation of data ingestion, as well as improving our data privacy.

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. 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:

  • Develop and maintain our data ingestion through Conversions API using cutting-edge technologies

  • Contribute towards building the foundational platform to scale our signals ingestion from data pipeline efficiency to data privacy

  • 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)

  • 3+ years of full-time backend software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment

  • Experience in backend 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 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:

  • Annual Personal & Professional development funds

  • Comprehensive Health benefits

  • Workspace benefits for your home office

  • 401k Matching

  • Family Planning Support

  • Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Monthly 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 .

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:

$164,200—$229,900 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 .

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