Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reddit, Inc. is a community of communities, home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. As a Staff Software Engineer within the SPACE org, you will design, deliver, and support the lifecycle of digital identities, authentication, and access across Reddit, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, scale and maintain Reddit’s core IAM internal identity capabilities, platforms and infrastructure
- Design and deploy high-quality API integrations and custom enterprise IGA connectivity solutions
- Build proactive monitoring frameworks, executive-friendly dashboards, and advanced alerting
- Use synthetic transactions and anomaly detection to measure system availability (aiming for multiple 9s)
- Utilize identity data to track license utilization, aid in fiscal planning, and drive platform adoption
- Create and maintain documentation, audit logs, and reports to continuously improve business processes and ensure seamless compliance execution
- Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze failure conditions, and perform root-cause analysis to support a 24x7 operation
- Guide global, cross-functional partners on IAM best practices while raising the engineering bar through code reviews, technical standards, and optimized workflows
Skills
- 10+ years of backend development experience across multiple layers of the stack—from databases and networking to efficient computing
- In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM experience covering the full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, and Certifications)
- Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load
- Proficiency in our core stack: Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, with a strong DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership (testing, monitoring, deploying, and maintaining)
- Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles
- Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions including IGA, MFA, PAM / PIM, JIT and Directory architectures (e.g., Okta, LDAP, SailPoint)
- Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), including driving audit-related access certification reviews
- Strong collaborative communicator thriving in Agile environments, with a continuous learning mindset and a resourceful, 'can-do' approach to complex problem-solving
- You embody our company value of Evolve: you view challenges as learning opportunities and continuously seek to improve
Benefits
- 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
- This job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units
- Depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave
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