# Senior Backend Engineer, Safety

**Company:** [Reddit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/reddit)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $191k – $267k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Go, Python, Rust, Ruby, GraphQL, Rest, Http, Thrift, gRPC, API Design, Software Development
**Posted:** 2026-08-18

> Builds and ships backend products and maintainable APIs for Reddit’s Safety and Moderation organization. The role requires 5–8 years of software development experience, proficiency in a general-purpose programming language, API expertise, and the ability to lead and mentor engineers.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering counterparts to execute product and business strategy and build new products and features.
- Contribute to the full development cycle, including technical design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
- Review code and design documents and provide feedback on product specifications and mocks.
- Lead a team of engineers, establish standards that improve developer workflows, recommend best practices, and coach and mentor engineers.
- Continuously improve technical and non-technical abilities.

## Requirements
- 5–8 years of software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including Go, Python, Rust, or Ruby.
- Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift, or gRPC basics, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule.
- Self-directed, innovative, action-oriented approach in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
- Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment.
- Ability to communicate complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: **$190,800–$267,100 USD**.
- Equity in the form of restricted stock units; commission eligibility may apply depending on the position offered.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, and caregiving.
- Family planning support.
- Gender-affirming care.
- Mental health and coaching benefits.
- Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
- Paid parental leave.

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