Reddit

Senior Backend Engineer, Safety

Reddit · Remote - United States

Posted 29 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
29 days
Reddit's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Reddit's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Reddit
high
90 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
2026-09-17

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 in the Safety Engineering department at Reddit, you will be responsible for developing high-impact features and improvements for moderators. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to the full development cycle, and leading a team of engineers while setting standards to enhance developer workflows. This position emphasizes innovation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5-8 years of software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages; Go, Python, Rust, Ruby
  • Experienced with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift or gRPC basics, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs
  • BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments
  • Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned, which may indicate a broad tech stack or flexibility in technology choices
  • The role involves leading a team, which may require strong leadership skills and experience in mentoring
  • The position is remote, which may appeal to candidates looking for flexibility but could also present challenges in communication and collaboration

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Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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