United States onlyWe're seeking a talented backend software engineer with STRONG data skills to join our Ads Conversion Signals team, a group of innovative and collaborative engineers dedicated to growing the quantity and quality of off-platform conversion signals while prioritizing user privacy. As a KEY player on our team, you'll have the opportunity to use your data skills to guide the team’s future direction such as the evolution of key products such as Signals Quality and Signals Anomaly Detection. The ideal candidate would also get involved in helping us evolve our data pipeline to the next level or the flexibility of working on other types of projects that would improve advertiser setup.
Why This Role Matters: As a member of our Ads Conversion Signals team, you'll be instrumental in helping advertisers succeed on Reddit, while also ensuring that our users' privacy is respected. The team would like to get your guidance based on your understanding of the data. Your work will have a direct impact on the growth and success of our Ads business, and you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities:
- Independently identify opportunities based on our data and drive the evolution of our products that would help improve the quality of our conversion data.
- Lead the development of advertiser facing products along with a group of frontend and backend engineers that would improve both the quality as well as quantity of our conversions data using cutting-edge technologies.
- Be a thought partner of your leadership as well as XFNs while contributing towards the development of key projects such as signals quality and signals anomaly detection.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers, data scientists, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our stakeholders' needs.
- Take ownership of your work, from concept to delivery, and ensure that your solutions are scalable, reliable, and 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, Python
- Frameworks: Thrift, Baseplate, Kafka
- Datastores: Postgres, Cassandra, Druid, Redis, BigQuery
- Tools: Kubernetes, Argo, Docker
- Data Analytics: Looker, HEX
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)
- 5+ years of full-time backend and data focused software engineering experience in a highly scalable computing environment
- Prior experience in the Ads Conversion Signals space, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these areas as well as its downstream impact
- Experience working with data is a MUST, including but not limited to the ability to independently perform data analysis, building scoring models, as well as understanding how conversion signals data quality impacts other downstream systems
- Experience in software development, with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies that you lacked prior experience with
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders (e.g. other frontend/backend engineers, data scientists, product managers, etc.)
- A commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet our users' needs, while prioritizing their privacy and security
- Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
- 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 that prioritize user privacy, 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
Pay Transparency:
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In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.
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