Senior Software Engineer, Core Platform
Core
Design, build, and operate foundational media services (ingestion, processing, storage, distribution) at global scale for Reddit's platform.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (media platform)
Builds
Media platform services and APIs scaling to millions of transactions per second
Domain
Internet / Media delivery / Distributed systems
Required skills
Python, Go, GraphQL, gRPC, Thrift, Protobuf, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, image processing, video compression (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1), streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH), CDN optimization
Preferred skills
Media delivery expertise from backend to user, optimizing media performance and scalability
Technologies
Python, Go, GraphQL, gRPC, Thrift, Protobuf, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, CDN
Responsibilities
Develop and design innovative solutions for scaling Reddit; Build platform API projects; Mentor and coach junior engineers; Build, deliver, and operate services scaling to millions of transactions per second; Optimize Reddit's media experience globally
