Senior Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for AI-native development grew by 27% in 2025, companies like Reddit are seeking experts to lead the charge. With over 126 million daily active users, Reddit's Senior Engineering Manager role is a prime opportunity for those with a passion for developer productivity and AI-assisted workflows. Candidates should be prepared to bring high-level technical expertise and strong leadership skills to the table, as well as a keen understanding of the current remote job market's shift towards scalable, measurable development.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Senior Engineering Manager at Reddit, you will lead teams building AI-assisted engineering workflows, partnering with engineering leaders in infrastructure, security, and product engineering to make AI-native development safe, measurable, and effective across the company. The Developer Productivity organization is at the forefront of this effort, creating the foundations for AI-native engineering and defining how Reddit builds software in the future. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of technical excellence and trust in new workflows, helping teams evolve how they build software together.The role entails leading high-performing engineering teams, balancing execution, organizational alignment, technical quality, and long-term platform strategy. You will work closely with engineering teams as a technical leader, providing guidance and expertise to ensure the successful development and deployment of AI-assisted workflows.
Reddit's commitment to community, passion, and trust has made it one of the internet's largest sources of information, with over 100,000 active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's technical future and ensuring that its systems and workflows continue to support this growth.
What You Will Do
- Lead and grow high-performing engineering teams focused on AI-native developer productivity
- Partner deeply with engineering teams as a technical leader, balancing execution, organizational alignment, technical quality, and long-term platform strategy
- Develop and implement scalable platforms for LLM access and evaluation, safe agent workflows, intelligent development environments, and measurement systems
- Collaborate with engineering leaders in infrastructure, security, product engineering, ads, machine learning, and senior technical leadership
- Help define how Reddit builds software in the future, creating the foundations for AI-native engineering
- Foster a culture of technical excellence and trust in new workflows, helping teams evolve how they build software together
- Provide guidance and expertise to ensure the successful development and deployment of AI-assisted workflows
- Work closely with engineering teams to build paved paths that support experimentation while maintaining quality, reliability, security, and operational standards
- Develop and implement strategies for measuring the effectiveness of AI-assisted workflows and ensuring they are increasing delivered value rather than just activity
What We Are Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on AI-assisted engineering workflows
- 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, preferably in a similar domain
- Strong technical expertise in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and software development
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to foster a culture of technical excellence and trust
- Strong collaboration and partnering skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
- Experience with developer productivity tools and workflows, such as CI/CD pipelines and code review systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaboration with a talented and passionate team of engineers and technologists
- Reddit swag and other fun perks
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with AI-assisted engineering workflows and developer productivity tools
- Highlight your technical expertise in areas such as machine learning and natural language processing
- Emphasize your leadership and communication skills, and provide examples of how you have fostered a culture of technical excellence and trust in previous roles
- Research Reddit's technology stack and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company's technical future
- Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
- Show enthusiasm for Reddit's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can help the company achieve its goals
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