Reddit backend engineering jobs
Reddit has 28 open backend engineering roles: 5 in San Francisco and 1 in New York. 25 of them state the pay; the middle half sits between $229k and $260k a year. Roles at Reddit take 71 days to fill at the median.
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By level
| Level | Open roles | Median stated pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1 | — |
| Mid-level | 4 | $197k |
| Senior | 13 | $229k |
| Staff and principal | 10 | $260k |
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Questions
How many backend engineering roles is Reddit hiring for?
Reddit has 28 open backend engineering roles as of 16 Oct 2026.
What does Reddit pay for backend engineering roles?
25 of the 28 roles state the pay. The median of the posted ranges is $229k a year and the middle half sits between $229k and $260k (converted to US dollars).
Where are Reddit's backend engineering roles?
Most are in San Francisco (5) and New York (1). 28 are fully remote.
How long do roles stay open at Reddit?
Half of Reddit's roles are filled or closed within 71 days of being posted, measured on the postings that closed on its own careers board.
Are these roles still open?
Every role is read from Reddit's own careers board and re-checked at least every 48 hours. A role that closes leaves this page at the next nightly rebuild.