Senior Software Engineer, Site Defense
About this role
A Senior Software Engineer on Reddit’s Site Defense team within the Infrastructure organization, working to protect Reddit at internet scale from DDoS, automated abuse, and other network-level threats. The role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, security, and applied machine learning and supports the design and operation of critical infrastructure to preserve availability, performance, and trust.
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About Reddit
redditinc.comReddit is a social news and discussion platform where users submit links, posts, and media into topic-based communities called subreddits. Content is surfaced and ranked by user voting and threaded discussions, and the site hosts popular formats like AMAs (Ask Me Anything) and community-driven events. Reddit provides moderation tools, mobile apps, and advertising products for brands and agencies. It’s known for its passionate niche communities and outsized influence on internet culture and trends.
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About Reddit
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$191k – $267k
per year