Backend Engineer, IAM
Full-time
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and ship scalable backend services supporting Reddit’s IAM systems.
- Develop systems for user identity, authentication, and authorization.
- Select, scope, and execute high-impact projects aligned with Reddit’s goals.
- Improve the performance, scalability, quality, and architecture of IAM systems.
- Collaborate with product management, security, client engineering, backend teams, and other cross-functional partners.
- Contribute to Reddit’s IAM strategy and roadmap.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience designing and developing distributed backend systems.
- Backend experience in IAM, specifically authentication or authorization.
- Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages, preferably Go.
- Capability with Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP cloud infrastructure.
- Strong empathy and excellent communication skills for cross-organizational collaboration.
Benefits
- Remote-friendly role with Reddit’s flexible-first workforce.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, caregiving, and lifestyle needs.
- Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
- Mental health and coaching benefits.
- Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
- Generous paid parental leave.
- Potential eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units and, depending on the position offered, commission.
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