Software Engineer

Reddit; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in Canada is seeking a software developer with expertise in multiple programming languages. This role involves collaborating with product teams to implement advertising products and improve operational stability. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills and be eager to take ownership of projects. This position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work remotely.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401k matching

Flexible vacation policy

Paid parental leave

Personal and professional development funds

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in programming languages.
• Coachable and eager to grow within the role.
• Ability to take complete ownership of a feature or project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers to design and implement products.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational stability.
• Manage project tasks, including updates and timelines.

Skills

Software development experience

Strong coding skills

Ability to take ownership

Excellent independent learning

Tools

Java

Scala

Go

C++

Python

Job description

Employer Industry: Social Media and Online Community

Why consider this job opportunity

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401k matching to support your financial future
• Flexible vacation policy and Reddit Global Wellness Days to promote work‑life balance
• Personal and professional development funds for continuous learning
• 4+ months of paid parental leave to support family growth
• Opportunity to work remotely from any country with a physical presence of the employer

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with product managers to design and implement advertising products
• Work closely with platform and data teams to build new features
• Lead initiatives to improve operational stability, including code quality and data visualizations
• Build extensible components aligned with product objectives
• Manage day‑to‑day project tasks, including updates, timelines, and execution oversight

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 3+ years of software development experience in one or more general‑purpose programming languages (Java, Scala, Go, C++, Python)
• Ability to take complete ownership of a feature or project
• Strong coding skills and a passion for software development
• Excellent independent learning abilities
• Coachable and eager to grow within the role

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working in the advertising domain
• Understanding of customer needs within the advertising business
• Familiarity with microservices and APIs in a high‑scale environment

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