Remote
San Francisco, California, United States, Remote
$200K–$250K
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Staff Software Engineer, Ads Growth
The Advertiser Growth team is the engine driving Reddit’s SMB revenue and active advertiser base. Our mission is to make SMBs successful on the platform and retain them as customers, a goal we are aggressively pursuing by evolving our platform beyond initial activations.
As we look to 2026 and beyond, the Retention focus of our team is critical. We are moving from simple acquisition to full campaign lifecycle support—building intelligent systems that help advertisers optimize their campaigns, understand their value, and remain active on the platform. This team owns high-impact initiatives like the 1 Click Campaign automation, reactivation flows, and sophisticated optimization tools that ensure every advertiser, from a first-time SMB to a returning large merchant, finds success on Reddit.
Reporting to the Advertiser Growth Engineering Manager, the person in this role will be the primary technical driver and anchor for the Advertiser Growth Retention team. This is a high-agency position for a "doer" who thrives on shipping code and driving outcomes. You will navigate ambiguity and take decisive ownership of the technical direction for our retention and optimization products, collaborating closely with Product Management, Data Science, and Design.
This role is best classified as the Tech Lead archetype of Staff Engineer. You will act as both a technically adept deep coder and a force multiplier for the team. You will be responsible for scoping complex growth experiments, architecting scalable optimization engines, and ensuring our retention infrastructure is robust and flexible. You will not just plan but build—maintaining a strong bias for action while raising the technical bar for the entire team through mentorship and code reviews.
Benefits:
This job posting may span more than one career level.
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.
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USD 217,000 - 303,900
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Disability Insurance
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Equity / RSUs
Pay Transparency
Unlimited PTO
Company Shutdown Days
Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Learning & Development Budget
Conference Attendance
Mentorship Program
Performance Bonus
Volunteer Time Off
Home Office Stipend
Employee Resource Groups
Childcare Support
