Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Machine Learning

Posted on 11/11/2024

Reddit

Reddit

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for community discussions and content

Social Impact
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$229.7k - $303.4kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Some travel to Reddit offices may be required.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Airflow
Pytorch
NumPy
Requirements
  • Master’s degree (or its foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any field) or closely related quantitative discipline and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in related field.
  • (1) ML Modelling; (2) Infrastructure Design; (3) ANN; (4) FAISS; (5) Vertex AI; (6) Big Query; (7) GCS; (8) NumPy; (9) Kubeflow; (10) Intelli.J; (11) PyTorch; and (12) Airflow.
Responsibilities
  • Build end-to-end machine learning products for Ads Targeting such as User Lookalike Models, Keyword Targeting, User Interest Matching.
  • Design metrics and mechanisms to understand and evaluate the performance of various Targeting products.
  • Be involved in all phases of ML development such as ideation, offline modelling, online implementation, experimentation, deploy and post-launch monitoring/measurements.
  • Collect and maintain quality of underlying data (experiment design and analysis, data deep dive), along with working on ETLs and data aggregations needed for training, testing and productionizing models.
  • Serve as a thought-partner for product managers, engineers, leadership in shaping the monetization roadmap and strategy for Reddit by identifying opportunities through deep-dive analyses and/or modelling.

Reddit is an online platform where users can post, vote, and comment on content within various interest-based communities. Users share and discuss a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a unique voting system that allows users to upvote or downvote posts, helping the most engaging content to surface. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven discussions and user-generated content, creating a space for authentic interactions among its diverse user base. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connections among users while providing a platform for sharing information and ideas.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into new languages boosts user growth in untapped markets.
  • Acquisition of Memorable AI enhances personalized advertising solutions.
  • Partnership with OpenAI could lead to innovative AI tools for user interaction.

What critics are saying

  • Machine learning translations may lead to cultural misinterpretations.
  • Paid API changes could alienate developers and reduce user engagement.

What makes Reddit unique

  • Reddit's unique voting system promotes engaging and authentic content discovery.
  • The platform's diverse communities cater to a wide range of interests and discussions.
  • Reddit's business model includes advertising, premium memberships, and virtual goods.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days

Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave

Personal & professional development funds

Paid volunteer time off

Workspace & home office benefits

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