Senior Software Engineer, Compute Platform

Tensec; United States; On-site; USD 190,800 - 267,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401k with Employer Match

Global Benefit programs

Family Planning Support

Gender-Affirming Care

Mental Health & Coaching Benefits

Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Tensec is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance Reddit’s compute infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing software solutions in Go, developing Kubernetes controllers, and assisting in system performance optimization. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of experience in internet-scale software and a strong command of Go and Linux internals.

Exceptional healthcare benefits, a 401k with employer match, and generous parental leave are among the attractive benefits. The salary for this position ranges from $190,800 to $267,100 USD.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing internet-scale software with a focus on infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Proficient in Go with experience managing Kubernetes services.
• Expertise in Linux internals, understanding multi-tenancy primitives like cgroups.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver software solutions in Go to improve computing infrastructure.
• Develop Kubernetes controllers for cluster management and workload scheduling.
• Build tooling and SDKs for tracking network configurations and capacity.

Skills

Go

Kubernetes

Linux internals

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Job description

The Compute Platform team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work at the intersection of infrastructure and software development. As one of the world’s busiest websites, our platform is central to Reddit’s operations, focusing on high-level orchestration for multi-cloud deployments and intra-cluster challenges. You will build the APIs, controllers, and SDKs that automate the lifecycle of our global fleet, while simultaneously solving for performance, resource packing, and hardware management (including GPUs) across various cloud providers.

We operate as a team of generalists; you will be expected to handle software development, system design, and operational support. Your work will directly impact hundreds of millions of users by improving the availability and efficiency of the foundational platform that runs all of Reddit.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver software solutions in Go to improve the availability, scalability, and latency of Reddit’s compute infrastructure.
• Develop Kubernetes controllers and operators to automate cluster management, workload scheduling, and the reconciliation of complex system states.
• Build core tooling and SDKs that codify network configurations, managed services, and compute capacity tracking across a multi-region fleet.
• Optimize intra-cluster performance by developing reactive schedulers and detecting node-level characteristics to inform availability.
• Collaborate across the organization to provide technical feedback and automate critical development workflows and infrastructure operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (approximately one week every 8-9 weeks) to ensure the stability of our global scale systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience developing internet‑scale software with a heavy focus on infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Proficient in Go with a proven track record of building and managing Kubernetes services at scale.
• An expert in Linux internals, including a solid understanding of multi‑tenancy primitives like cgroups and namespaces.
• A contributor to the open‑source community, ideally within the infrastructure or CNCF domain.
• A self‑starter capable of troubleshooting complex, cross‑system issues and managing large projects independently.
• An excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, service‑oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k with Employer Match
• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
• Family Planning Support
• Gender‑Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Generous Paid Parental Leave

Salary for this position is $190,800 – $267,100 USD. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity in the form of restricted stock units, and may also be eligible for a commission.

Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.