Engineering Manager, Advanced Signals (SWE)
WFA Digital Insight
Reddit’s Ads Advanced Signals team sits at the intersection of data engineering and ad tech, turning raw user interactions into actionable measurement for advertisers. As engineering manager you won’t just supervise code; you’ll set the technical direction for the APIs and integration layer that power both inbound signal collection and outbound reporting. The role demands a blend of product intuition—understanding how advertisers consume off‑platform data—and deep engineering discipline to keep the system reliable at scale. You’ll partner with product, data science, sales, and solutions teams, which means the position is a hub for cross‑functional influence. Candidates who can balance roadmap ownership with people development will find the mix of strategic impact and hands‑on leadership especially compelling.
Job Description
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com . Role Description As the Engineering Manager of the Ads Advanced Signals Team at Reddit, you'll lead the team responsible for the APIs, integrations, and tooling that power both inbound and outbound signals for Reddit Ads, which includes helping advertisers What You’ll Do Ads Advanced Signals Technical Vision Your primary mission will be to scale and evolve the APIs, integrations, and tooling that power Reddit’s off-platform signals ecosystem. This includes both collecting high-quality inbound signals and delivering outbound data products that advertisers and partners use to measure and optimize performance. There is significant room to guide technical vision that will have a meaningful impact on Reddit’s ads business. Execution You will own the execution of your team’s roadmap and be accountable for consistent, predictable delivery. You will prioritize both planned projects and emergent asks. You will coach Tech Leads on project management and empower your team to execute autonomously. You will identify risks and proactively communicate them both internally and externally. Career Development You will help your engineers identify career goals and create development plans to achieve them. You will constantly seek opportunities to push your engineers & managers outside their comfort zone and turn followers into leaders. Quality Control You will work with your team to develop processes and tooling that constantly improve the quality of our products and systems, ensuring that they meet product requirements, customer needs, and SLAs. Organizational Alignment You will serve as a thought partner to product and upper management to ensure your team’s plans align with company goals. You will become an expert in the digital ads business and our customer needs. You will participate in and challenge prioritization decisions. You will communicate your team’s work and set expectations with external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of engineers building products, APIs, and data integrations for collecting and distributing off-platform signals Drive adoption of Reddit’s Conversions API, and associated integrations by creating strong developer experiences Own a roadmap spanning inbound signals collection and outbound measurement/reporting capabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, Sales, Solutions, and Business Engineering, to improve advertiser outcomes and drive revenue Set team goals and objectives, and track progress toward achieving them Identify and develop talent within the team and provide mentorship and career development opportunities Qualifications 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams & atleast 5+ years of experience as a software engineer Experience in Ads domain; (Nice to have) - Ads domains that leverages conversion signals, signals integrations, mobile measurement partner integrations, and measurement vendor integrations Experience partnering with product managers and designers to build new products Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and communicate a clear, compelling technical strategy that supports broader company objectives and addresses the needs of internal customers. Impact-Driven Mindset: Passion for developing scalable, well-designed, and responsible solutions that drive business value. Exceptional Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners Perks andBenefits
100% remote opportunity (we have 4 office locations for hybrid/onsite work preference in NY, SF, LA and Chicago) Competitive salary and equity options Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) & workplace perks (home office set up stipend etc) Generous 401k matching Flexible vacation policy Paid parental leave (4+ months) Family planning support Paid volunteer time off #LI-AS1 Pay Transparency: This job posting may span more than one career level. 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/ . To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The base salary range for this position is: $217,000 — $303,900 USD In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews. During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for Potential Employees and Contractors . Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.How to Stand Out
- Highlight any experience building or scaling APIs for advertising or analytics in your resume; concrete examples win.
- Prepare a brief case study showing how you guided a team through a high‑stakes delivery, focusing on risk mitigation and stakeholder communication.
- Familiarize yourself with Reddit’s Conversions API documentation before interviews; referencing it shows genuine interest.
- Emphasize remote‑work competencies—self‑management, clear written communication, and tools you use to stay aligned with distributed teams.
- When discussing leadership style, cite specific mentorship moments that led to measurable growth for engineers.
- Expect system‑design interview rounds that probe both scalability and data‑privacy considerations for ad signals.
- Negotiate equity by researching Reddit’s typical grant ranges for senior engineering managers; be ready to discuss your long‑term impact on the product.
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