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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Reddit's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Reddit's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Reddit
- high 148 stale, 3 reposted of 150 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Reddit's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Reddit.
About this role
As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Identity and Access Management team at Reddit, you will design, build, and maintain backend services focused on user identity, authentication, and authorization for millions of users. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring other engineers, and driving high-impact projects that align with Reddit's goals. You will also have opportunities to evolve your technical skills and contribute to a scalable architecture.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Reddit as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale distributed backend systems
- 2+ years focused on security-sensitive domains (IAM, Security, Privacy, or Anti-Abuse)
- Technical understanding of core identity concepts and authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)
- Proficiency in one or more general purpose programming languages (preferably Go)
- Experience with essential cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP)
- Experience identifying and driving high-impact projects that align with the company's strategy
What you get
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $190,800 — $267,100 USD, which may vary based on skills and experience
- Role may involve recorded interviews, with personal information collected during the process
- No specific mention of remote work limitations or time zone preferences
Summarised from Reddit's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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