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Staff Software Engineer, Developer Ecosystem

Reddit · Remote - United States

Posted 12 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 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 Staff Software Engineer at Reddit, you will work on enhancing the developer platform by designing and building features that improve the experience for external developers. Your role will involve leading technical initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the full development cycle from design to launch. You will also mentor other engineers and help shape the strategic direction of the platform.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
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

  • 6+ years of industry experience working on platform functionality, developer tools, full-stack products, or app platforms
  • Experience leading large-scale technical projects from design through delivery
  • Strong backend or platform engineering experience, along with the ability to work across the stack when needed
  • Familiarity with technologies such as C++, Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Experience building Reddit apps with the Devvit platform
  • A habit of using AI tools in your daily work to improve productivity and software quality
  • A track record of mentoring engineers and raising the bar for software engineering practices
  • An entrepreneurial mindset: you’re self-directed, curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to turn ideas into action

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

  • Base salary range is quite broad, from $217,000 to $303,900, indicating variability based on experience and negotiation.
  • The role involves significant leadership and mentoring responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The position is fully remote, which may require strong self-management skills.

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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