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Engineering Manager, Notifications Platform

Reddit
Location
Remote - United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Growth
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of experience building and managing engineering teams
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or Engineering Manager building and operating large-scale distributed systems or platform services
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, event-driven systems, and APIs in production
  • Hands-on experience with highly available, low-latency services and operational excellence practices
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, data storage, streaming or messaging systems, and observability tooling
  • Experience setting technical direction for platform teams
Nice to have
  • Experience with notification, messaging, communications, or other high-volume delivery systems
What the job really is

As the Engineering Manager for the Notifications Platform at Reddit, you will lead a team focused on building and operating the infrastructure that supports push, email, and in-app notifications. Your responsibilities include setting the technical direction, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of the platform. You will also drive the full development lifecycle and help your engineers grow in their careers.

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
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or programming languages mentioned, which may affect clarity on technical stack
  • Base salary range provided, but final offer amounts can vary based on multiple factors
  • Role may involve managing a diverse team, which could require strong interpersonal skills
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