Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management
Reddit · Remote - United States ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Salary
- USD 217,000 – 303,900 / year
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Staff engineer on Reddit's Identity & Access Management team (SPACE org), designing and supporting workforce identity, authentication, and access systems — modernizing legacy identity infra, building IGA/API integrations, observability, and compliance tooling. Stack includes Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, Postgres, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Okta, and SailPoint.
Our mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world. Reddit is a community of communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies, and passions. With more than 50 million people visiting 100,000+ communities daily, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. From pets to parenting, skincare to stocks, there’s a community for everybody on Reddit. For more information, visit.
As a Staff Software Engineer within our SPACE org (Security, Privacy, Assurance, and Corporate Engineering), you will play a critical role on the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team.
In this role, you will design, deliver, and support the lifecycle of digital identities, authentication, and access across Reddit. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to build creative, scalable solutions that align with business priorities and strict regulatory standards. We operate in a dynamic, ambiguous problem space—meaning you’ll work across multiple domains and technology stacks to keep Reddit secure.
Some of our present and future challenges include:
Our teams leverage a diverse and modern technology stack. While specific technologies may vary by team, we generally work with:
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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 .
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