Remote Staff Backend Engineer - ML-Driven Safety

Reddit; United States; Remote; USD 217,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Reddit is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer focused on applying ML to strengthen automated detection and enforcement. This remote-friendly role spans architecture, strategy, and execution across one of the world’s largest sites.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape the roadmap, and mentor engineers while delivering scalable systems and impactful product features in a fast-paced environment. Equity eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development in Go, Python, Rust, or Ruby.
• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working fully remote with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, data science, and ops to implement strategy and keep the platform safe.
• Contribute to full development cycle from ideation to launch and review designs.
• Lead and mentor engineers; set standards and best practices.
• Innovate and improve both technical and non‑technical skills.

Skills

Go

Python

Remote work

Team leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Reddit is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer focused on applying ML to strengthen automated detection and enforcement. This remote-friendly role spans architecture, strategy, and execution across one of the world’s largest sites.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape the roadmap, and mentor engineers while delivering scalable systems and impactful product features in a fast-paced environment. Equity eligibility applies.