Staff Software Engineer, Storage
Software Development
Excel
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled engineers grows, Reddit stands out for its commitment to community-driven development. With a strong focus on storage infrastructure, this role requires expertise in Go, C++, and Python. Candidates should be prepared to dive deep into codebases and contribute to open-source communities. Before applying, consider how your skills align with Reddit's unique approach to software engineering.
Job Description
About the Role
Reddit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to focus on building and evolving its large-scale storage infrastructure. This role combines software engineering and systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on improving underlying systems and automating critical workflows.Responsibilities
- Design, write, and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Reddit’s products in Go, C++, and Python.
- Dive deep into the codebase of supported storage systems to understand system internals.
- Engage actively with the open-source community to implement and upstream changes to the OSS codebase.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Go, C++, and Python.
- Experience with large-scale storage infrastructure and systems engineering.
How to Stand Out
- Familiarize yourself with Reddit's open-source contributions and be prepared to discuss your own experiences with open-source projects.
- Develop a deep understanding of storage infrastructure and systems engineering principles.
- Showcase your proficiency in Go, C++, and Python through personal projects or contributions to notable repositories.
- Prepare to discuss your approach to troubleshooting and analysis in complex systems.
- Highlight any experience with data-driven analysis and tuning of storage stacks.
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