Staff Software Engineer, ML Search
Software Development
Excel
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for AI-driven search functionality grows, Reddit's ML Search team is at the forefront. With 121 million daily active users, the need for skilled software engineers who can balance complexity with user experience is paramount. Excel skills are a rare but valuable asset in this context, setting this role apart. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their approach to scalability and low-latency systems.
Job Description
About the Role
Reddit is a community of communities, home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. The Search & Recommendation Relevance team delivers the most relevant results when users search for anything on Reddit.Team Description
The team focuses on systems and algorithms that operate on the world's largest corpus of human conversation, showcasing the best answers and diverse opinions from all across Reddit. The goal is to build systems for maintainability, scalability, and low latency.Location
This role is completely remote-friendly, with the option to work from one of Reddit's physical office locations if desired.How to Stand Out
- Ensure your resume highlights Excel skills, particularly in the context of software engineering or data analysis.
- Practice discussing your approach to building scalable, low-latency systems, especially in a search engine context.
- Prepare to talk about your experience with machine learning and how you've applied it in previous roles.
- Showcase any personal projects or contributions to open-source search or recommendation systems.
- Be ready to discuss how you handle large datasets and complex algorithmic challenges.
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