Senior Software Engineer, Media Foundations
Quick answer
Reddit is hiring a remote Senior Software Engineer, Media Foundations (US-based) paying $190,000—$267,000 USD to build the next version of their media infrastructure.
- Role
- Senior Software Engineer, Media Foundations
- Organization
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $190,000—$267,000 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Reddit is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build the next version of their media infrastructure, focusing on ingesting, processing, storing, and delivering video and audio content.
What you'll do
- Work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering counterparts
- Contribute to the full development cycle
- Participate in standards that improve developer workflows
- Collaborate with client and platform engineers
- Improve performance of media across Reddit
- Build novel products and features
What it takes
- BS degree in Computer Science
- 3+ years of industry experience in large-scale distributed systems
- 5+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience
- Experienced with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, gRPC, Thrift
- Experienced with distributed caching layers, large scale data storage systems
- Familiar with image processing and delivery technologies
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive healthcare, 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, but candidates must be based in the United States.
What is the compensation range?
The base salary range for this position is $190,000—$267,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a BS degree in Computer Science, 3+ years of industry experience in large-scale distributed systems, and 5+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience.
How do I apply?
You can apply now on the Reddit job posting page.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote.
How to apply
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