Software Engineer Ads

TL;DR

Software Engineer Ads: Developing and maintaining backend microservices, APIs, and distributed systems powering Reddit's advertising platform with an accent on scalability, reliability, and real-time data processing. Focus on building efficient ML serving infrastructure, ad attribution systems, and advertiser-facing products.

Location: Remote with presence in Ontario, Canada

Company

Reddit is a large online community platform hosting over 100,000 active communities and 116 million daily active users, focused on authentic conversations and information sharing.

What you will do

• Design and implement Ads backend products and features in collaboration with product managers and data teams.
• Build and maintain microservices, APIs, and distributed systems supporting ad delivery and user experiences.
• Improve operational stability through code quality enhancements and monitoring dashboards.
• Develop extensible components aligned with product goals.
• Manage project timelines and communicate updates effectively.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work remotely with presence in Ontario, Canada
• 3+ years of software development experience in general-purpose languages such as Go, Python, Scala, Java, or C++.
• Ability to take full ownership of features or projects.
• English: Proficient (B2) required

Nice to have

• Experience in the Ads domain or advertising business understanding.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401k matching.
• Flexible vacation and paid parental leave.
• Home office workspace support and professional development funds.
• Family planning support and paid volunteer time off.

Hiring process

• Interviews may be recorded and transcribed with AI, with opt-out available.
• Evaluation based on technical skills and cultural fit.