Backend Engineer - Ads Targeting Platform

We're seeking a talented software engineer to join our Ads Targeting Platform team a dynamic group of engineers dedicated to providing robust infrastructure and innovative solutions for audience targeting and other related products. As a key player on our team you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects that support audience targeting and enhance the overall ads platform.

Why This Role Matters:

As a member of our Ads Targeting Platform team you'll play a crucial role in enabling advertisers to effectively reach and engage their target audiences on Reddit. Your work will directly contribute to the growth and success of our Ads business ensuring that we deliver high-quality and privacy-compliant targeting solutions. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration creativity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the infrastructure and framework that supports a variety of targeting products ensuring scalability and reliability.

• Enhance audience targeting capabilities by creating and managing 1P/3P audience solutions and optimizing data pipelines and serving stack for maximum efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including product managers designers and other engineers to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our stakeholders.

• Take ownership of projects from concept to delivery ensuring that your solutions meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

• Continuously learn and grow with our team staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

Technologies used on the team include:

• Languages: Go Scala Python

• Frameworks: Baseplate Thrift gRPC

• Data storage and processing: Cassandra Redis Druid Kafka Spark

• Tools: Kubernetes Docker Argo Airflow

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative or computer science-related field (e.g. mathematics statistics economics finance computer science)

• 3+ years of full-time software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment

• Experience in backend or full-stack development with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

• A commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet our users' needs while prioritizing their privacy and security

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in the ads or audience targeting space with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these areas

• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git

• A passion for mentorship and knowledge-sharing with a desire to help others grow and develop in their careers

If you're a talented software engineer looking for a new challenge and you're passionate about building scalable reliable solutions we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

What We Offer:

• A dynamic supportive work environment with a diverse team of engineers and cross-functional partners

• Opportunities for professional growth and development with a focus on continuous learning and skill-building

• A competitive salary and benefits package with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being

• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options to support your individual needs and preferences

• The chance to work on high-impact projects that drive real results for our users and advertisers

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

• 401k Matching

• Workspace benefits for your home office

• Personal & Professional development funds

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days

• 4+ months paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer time off

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