Jobgether is hiring a Backend Engineer to shape the core systems of Reddit Pro for Publishers, a high-impact product empowering brands, publishers, and organizations to engage effectively with online communities. In this remote role, you will design and implement scalable, distributed systems, contribute to technical strategy, and collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to execute on product and business strategy.
- Participate in the full development lifecycle including technical design, coding, testing, experimentation, analysis, and deployment.
- Review code and design documents, and provide feedback on product specifications.
- Contribute to backend architecture, design large-scale distributed systems, and implement maintainable APIs.
- Establish and maintain best practices to improve developer workflows and software quality.
- Mentor and support junior engineers to grow their technical expertise.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes for backend development initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- BS in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of coding experience in production environments, writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- 2+ years of experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Java.
- Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift, or gRPC and ability to design maintainable APIs.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with experience mentoring team members.
- Self-directed, innovative, and able to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and building new solutions.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Golang, Python, Java
- API & Protocols: GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift, gRPC
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $164,000 – $229,000 USD + potential equity.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Generous paid parental leave and flexible vacation policies.
- Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
- Mental health and coaching benefits.
- Paid volunteer time off and global company days off.
- Opportunity for career growth and contribution to high-impact product initiatives.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States.
Jobgether is an equal opportunity employer.
