Backend Engineer, IAM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop systems focused on consumer Identity and Access Management (IAM) for Reddit’s engineering division, catering to millions of daily users.

• Design, construct, and deploy backend services that enhance Reddit's user experiences.

• Collaborate with product management, security, client engineering, and backend teams to articulate and implement Reddit’s IAM vision and strategy.

• Identify, scope, and carry out impactful projects that align with Reddit’s objectives.

• Implement strategies to create a more efficient, scalable, and high-quality IAM architecture.

• Work together with cross-functional teams within Reddit Engineering.

• Continuously learn and enhance both technical and non-technical skills.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in designing and developing distributed backend systems.

• Experience in IAM, specifically in the areas of authorization or authentication.

• Proficient in one or more general-purpose programming languages, with a preference for Go.

• Familiarity with key cloud infrastructure components: Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP.

• Strong empathy and outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration across the organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs.

• 401k plan with Employer Match.

• Global benefit programs tailored to your lifestyle, including workspace options, professional development, and caregiving support.

• Family Planning Support.

• Gender-Affirming Care.

• Mental Health and Coaching Benefits.

• Flexible Vacation and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.

• Equity provided in the form of restricted stock units.

• Potential for commission based on the position offered.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly arrangements.

• Option to opt-out of interview recording.