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# Backend Engineer, Feeds Experience

- **Company:** reddit Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $164,200.0 - $229,900.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), BigQuery, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Firebase, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://authenticjobs.com/job/35517/reddit-backend-engineer-feeds-experience/

## About the Role

5+ years of experience as a software engineer developing user-facing applications
Fluency working with product metrics, designing and analyzing experiments with exposure to tools like BigQuery, HEX, Firebase, etc.
Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages; e.g. Python, Go, Swift, Kotlin, Rust, Java, C++
Experience leveraging GenAI tools to increase software engineering productivity.
Experience working with ML engineering teams and integrating ML solutions is a plus.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule.
BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong focus on user experience and usability. You are an undying advocate for the user, and you have a deep intuition for how people think and how they interact with software. Experience with social or e-commerce is a huge plus.
Entrepreneurial spirit. You must be self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action. You live to build new things and thrive in ambiguity.
Excellent communication skills. You must be able to collaborate with teams in a fully remote environment, and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.

## Description

Build and operate a high-caliber, inclusive team of engineers.
Work cross-functionally, collaborate and partner with product, design, and other engineering counterparts to build novel products and features that our users will love.
Work alongside a team of thoughtful, fast-moving, and motivated engineers. Contribute to standards that improve developer workflows, recommend best practices, and help mentor engineers on the team to grow their technical expertise.
Participate in the full development cycle: design, development, test, experimentation, analysis, and launch. You'll be writing and reviewing code and design docs, giving feedback on product specs and mocks, and ensuring successful delivery of key projects.
You will be a key driver in the planning, development, and implementation across Reddit's backend service architecture in service of our native mobile and web clients as part of a full stack team.
Enable a culture of metrics led execution, with a focus on operational excellence and system observability.


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