Principal Software Engineer, Infrastructure

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with software engineers and systems engineers to develop and sustain Reddit’s core infrastructure platform.

• Design, implement, and deliver software that enhances availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency using Go and occasionally Python.

• Provide guidance and feedback on the technical and strategic trajectory of the compute platform.

• Automate essential development processes, including service creation, management, and infrastructure operations.

• Mentor backend developers throughout the organization.

• Act as the primary resource for developers facing complex challenges.

• Participate in the design, implementation, troubleshooting, analysis, and operations of Reddit’s multi-cloud compute infrastructure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in developing internet-scale software, ideally in infrastructure roles.

• More than 8 years of experience with cloud infrastructure systems is advantageous (Kubernetes, AWS / GCE ecosystems).

• Proven track record of influencing large organizations (500+ engineers) regarding technical direction and best practices.

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, product, and data teams.

• Strong emphasis on user experience, usability, scalability, and quality.

• Proficiency in software development using one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python, Go, Rust, Java, or C++.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with a service-oriented team and organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs

• 401k with Employer Match

• Global Benefit programs tailored to your lifestyle, including workspace, professional development, and caregiving support

• Family Planning Support

• Gender-Affirming Care

• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits

• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Generous Paid Parental Leave

• Equity in the form of restricted stock units

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous time off for vacation and parental leave