Staff Software Engineer, Onboarding

## About the Role The Staff Software Engineer, Onboarding at Reddit plays a pivotal role in shaping the first experience of every new user. This involves designing and accelerating the backend architecture for a newly onboarded user, including signal-collection systems, personalization pipelines, and experimentation infrastructure. The role is critical in compounding user engagement over the lifetime of the user, making it a high-impact position within the company.

As part of the Onboarding team, you will work closely with product, design, and data science teams to ensure a streamlined, delightful, and personal experience for every new Redditor. The decisions made in this role have a direct impact on user retention and the overall growth of the platform.

The Onboarding team operates with a growth engineering mindset, prioritizing experimentation and iteration. This means the team is agile, sometimes discarding elements to move faster, and always balancing velocity with reliability.

## What You Will Do - Define and accelerate the backend architecture for newly onboarded users.

• Partner with the Engineering Manager to cultivate a growth engineering mindset within the team.
• Scale impact through collaborative engineering with other teams such as Relevance, Feeds, and Notifications.
• Develop and maintain deep partnerships with engineering teams to ensure Onboarding has a technical representation and influence on their roadmaps.
• Instrument, measure, and analyze the performance of onboarding flows to inform data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with data science teams to integrate ML-powered personalization into the onboarding experience.
• Ensure the technical strategy for Onboarding aligns with the company's overall growth goals.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Contribute to the development of the team's technical roadmap.

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend development.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages relevant to Reddit's tech stack.
• Experience with machine learning and data science integrations.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable architectures.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

## Nice to Have - Experience with cloud-based services and containerization.

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance.
• Participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Certification in relevant technologies or methodologies.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and equity package.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy and paid holidays.
• Remote work stipend and equipment allowance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.

- To stand out, highlight your experience with ML integrations and experimentation in your portfolio.

• Ensure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the role, emphasizing collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to balancing velocity and reliability in agile development environments during interviews.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Consider mentioning your familiarity with Reddit's platform and your ideas on how to improve user onboarding experiences.
• Prepare questions about the team's dynamics, the company culture, and opportunities for growth and development.