Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

What You'll Do

Engineering & Integration

• Develop, scale and maintain Reddit’s core IAM internal identity capabilities, platforms and infrastructure
• Design and deploy high-quality API integrations and custom enterprise IGA connectivity solutions

Observability & Data Analytics

• Build proactive monitoring frameworks, executive-friendly dashboards, and advanced alerting
• Use synthetic transactions and anomaly detection to measure system availability (aiming for multiple 9s)
• Utilize identity data to track license utilization, aid in fiscal planning, and drive platform adoption

Process & Compliance

• Create and maintain documentation, audit logs, and reports to continuously improve business processes and ensure seamless compliance execution

Operations & Support

• Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze failure conditions, and perform root-cause analysis to support a 24x7 operation

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Guide global, cross-functional partners on IAM best practices
• Raise the engineering bar through code reviews, technical standards, and optimized workflows

Technologies We Use

• Languages: Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, SQL
• Datastores: Postgres, Directory architectures (e.g., LDAP)
• Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, SailPoint, Okta

What We Are Looking For

Experience and Core Capabilities

• 10+ years of backend development experience across multiple layers of the stack—from databases and networking to efficient computing
• In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM experience covering the full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, and Certifications)
• Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, with a strong DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership (testing, monitoring, deploying, and maintaining)
• Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles
• Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions including IGA, MFA, PAM / PIM, JIT and Directory architectures (e.g., Okta, LDAP, SailPoint)

Governance and Compliance

• Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), including driving audit-related access certification reviews

Collaboration Skills

• Strong collaborative communicator thriving in Agile environments, with a continuous learning mindset and a resourceful, "can-do" approach to complex problem-solving

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