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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 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
In this role as a Senior Software Engineer at Reddit, you will focus on developing the next version of the media infrastructure, specifically for video and audio content. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to the full development cycle, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality media experiences while balancing speed and quality in product development.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of industry experience in large-scale distributed systems
- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience in programming languages such as Go, Python, Ruby, Java, or C++
- Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, gRPC, and Thrift
- Experience with distributed caching layers and large scale data storage systems like Redis
- Familiarity with image processing and delivery technologies
Nice to have
- Demonstrated curiosity about advancements in video compression technologies
- Strong understanding of video visual quality metrics
- Hands-on expertise with tools like FFMPEG and GPAC
- Experience with client-side technologies related to media
- Familiarity with background data fetching
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
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond general programming languages and technologies
- Role may involve balancing speed with quality, which could imply tight deadlines
- The salary range is broad, indicating potential variability based on experience and negotiation
Summarised from Reddit's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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