Principal Backend Engineer, Data

Reddit is hiring a Principal Backend Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Backend Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Annual learning and professional development budget • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing