Principal Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Reddit, Inc.

. Work collaboratively with software engineers and systems engineers to create and maintain Reddit’s foundational infrastructure platform.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $286,700 - $401,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing internet-scale software with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, particularly in Kubernetes and AWS/GCE ecosystems. Proven ability to mentor teams, influence technical direction, and enhance software usability and scalability.

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10+ Years Experience In Internet-Scale Software Development8+ Years Experience With Cloud Infrastructure SystemsProficiency In Go And PythonExperience Influencing Large Organizations On Technical DirectionExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureKubernetesAWSGCEPythonGoRustJavaC++

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationUser Experience FocusUsability FocusProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure RolesMulti-Cloud Compute InfrastructureService CreationInfrastructure OperationsCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaKubernetesPythonRustC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work collaboratively with software engineers and systems engineers to create and maintain Reddit’s foundational infrastructure platform.
Design, write, and deliver software improving availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency in Go and sometimes Python.
Guide and contribute feedback to the technical and strategic direction of the compute platform.
Automate critical development processes, including service creation and management, and infrastructure operations.
Mentor backend developers across the company.
Serve as the go-to person for developers on complex problems.
Contribute to design, implementation, troubleshooting, analysis, and operations for Reddit’s multi-cloud compute infrastructure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience developing internet-scale software, preferably in infrastructure roles.
8+ years experience with cloud infrastructure systems is a plus (Kubernetes, AWS / GCE ecosystems).
Experience influencing larger (500+ engineers) organizations on technical direction/best practices.
Experience working with cross-functional teams such as design, product, and data teams.
Strong focus on user experience, usability, scalability, and quality.
Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: Python, Go, Rust, Java, or C++.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a service-oriented team and company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous time off for vacation and parental leave