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Staff Product Security Engineer

Reddit · Remote - United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 Staff Product Security Engineer at Reddit, you will lead the development of secure frameworks and controls to enhance security in engineering workflows, particularly in the context of AI-assisted development. Your responsibilities will include designing security measures, conducting product security reviews, and addressing systemic security issues while mentoring other engineers. This role is pivotal in ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into the software development lifecycle.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, product security, or application security, with at least 2 years operating at a staff level of scope and impact
  • Proficiency in one or more languages (Go, Python, JS/TS)
  • Experience designing, building, and operating production-quality systems and developer-facing platforms
  • Experience building secure frameworks, libraries, or guardrails that improve security across many teams at once
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate security into developer workflows: CI/CD, code review, release processes, and internal platforms
  • Clear communicator who can explain technical detail and business impact to both engineers and leadership

Nice to have

  • Experience securing AI/LLM systems, agentic workflows, or AI-assisted development tooling
  • Familiarity with authentication/authorization systems, cloud-native platforms, and how to secure them

What you get

  • Eligible for equity in the form of restricted stock units
  • Commission eligibility depending on the position
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) program with employer match
  • Generous time off for vacation
  • Parental leave

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is $217,000 — $303,900 USD, which may vary based on skills and experience
  • Interviews may be recorded and summarized by AI, with an option to opt out
  • Vague details about the specific technologies or frameworks used in the role

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Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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