Senior Backend Engineer - Ad Signals

reddit; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a talented backend focused software engineer to join their Ads Signals team. The successful candidate will drive improvements to conversion data quality and work on high-impact projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in software development and data analysis, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements, including remote options.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Workspace benefits for home office

Flexible vacation and global days off

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• 5+ years backend and data-focused software engineering experience.
• Experience with data analysis and building scoring models.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve the quality of conversion data.
• Lead development of advertiser-facing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Software development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Reddit is a community of communities. We’re seeking a talented backend focused software engineer with strong data skills to join our Ads Signals team, a group of engineers dedicated to growing the quantity and quality of off-platform conversion signals while prioritizing user privacy. The ideal candidate would help guide the team’s direction on projects such as Signals Quality and Signals Anomaly Detection and contribute to evolving our data pipeline and backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify opportunities based on our data and drive the evolution of products to improve the quality of our conversion data.
• Lead the development of advertiser-facing products with frontend and backend engineers to improve both the quality and quantity of our conversions data using cutting-edge technologies.
• Be a thought partner to leadership and XFNs, contributing to key projects such as signals quality and signals anomaly detection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet stakeholders\' needs.
• Take ownership of your work from concept to delivery, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and meet high standards of quality and performance.
• Continuously learn and grow with the team, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

Technologies used on the team

• Languages: Go, Python
• Frameworks: Thrift, Baseplate, Kafka
• Datastores: Postgres, Cassandra, Druid, Redis, BigQuery
• Tools: Kubernetes, Argo, Docker

What We\'re Looking For

• A Bachelor\'s degree or higher in a quantitative or computer science-related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, computer science)
• Years of full-time backend and data-focused software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment
• Experience working with data is a MUST, including the ability to independently perform data analysis, build scoring models, and understand how data is used by downstream teams
• Experience in software development with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders independently
• A commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet users\' needs while prioritizing privacy and security

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in both software engineering and data science or related data analytics roles
• Prior experience in the Ads or Signals space with understanding of related challenges and opportunities
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git
• Mentorship and knowledge-sharing mindset, with a desire to help others grow

Note: If you\'re a talented software engineer looking for a new challenge and passionate about building scalable, reliable solutions that prioritize user privacy, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, supportive work environment with a diverse team of engineers and cross-functional partners
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on continuous learning and skill-building
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• The chance to work on high-impact projects that drive real results for users and advertisers

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal and professional development funds
• Family planning support
• Flexible vacation and Reddit Global Days Off

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