The Ads Foundations org is where Ads Engineering, Product, ML Systems, and Experimentation efforts are combined to show the best ad to Reddit users. Our responsibilities include:
We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical strategy and vision for Ads Foundations at Reddit — the technical backbone powering Ads Monetization at scale. This is the most senior individual contributor role in our engineering organization, designed for those who drive not only complex systems but also organizational and industry-wide influence.
As Principal Engineer, you will set the technical direction for how Reddit’s Ads backend evolves to meet the next generation of advertiser and user needs — with a particular focus on platform architecture, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence. You will operate as a force multiplier: elevating not only our systems, but also our engineers, our org, and the industry at large.
What You’ll Do
Technical Vision & Strategy
Scale & Systems Leadership
Technical Stewardship
Operational Excellence
Mentorship & Leadership
Industry & Thought Leadership
Who You Might Be
Bonus Points
Benefits:
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