Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

- Engineering & Integration: Develop, scale and maintain Reddit's core IAM internal identity capabilities, platforms and infrastructure. Design and deploy high-quality API integrations and custom enterprise IGA connectivity solutions.

- Observability & Data Analytics: Build proactive monitoring frameworks, executive-friendly dashboards, and advanced alerting. Use synthetic transactions and anomaly detection to measure system availability (aiming for multiple 9s). Utilize identity data to track license utilization, aid in fiscal planning, and drive platform adoption.

- Process & Compliance: Create and maintain documentation, audit logs, and reports to continuously improve business processes and ensure seamless compliance execution.

- Operations & Support: Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze failure conditions, and perform root-cause analysis to support a 24x7 operation.

- Collaboration & Mentorship: Guide global, cross-functional partners on IAM best practices while raising the engineering bar through code reviews, technical standards, and optimized workflows.

Our teams leverage a diverse and modern technology stack. While specific technologies may vary by team, we generally work with:

- Languages: Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, SQL

- Datastores: Postgres, Directory architectures (e.g., LDAP)

- Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, SailPoint, Okta

- 10+ years of backend development experience across multiple layers of the stack-from databases and networking to efficient computing.

- In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM experience covering the full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, and Certifications).

- Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load.

- Proficiency in our core stack: Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, with a strong DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership (testing, monitoring, deploying, and maintaining).

- Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles.

- Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions including IGA, MFA, PAM / PIM, JIT and Directory architectures (e.g., Okta, LDAP, SailPoint).

- Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), including driving audit-related access certification reviews.

- Strong collaborative communicator thriving in Agile environments, with a continuous learning mindset and a resourceful, "can-do" approach to complex problem-solving.

- You embody our company value of Evolve: you view challenges as learning opportunities and continuously seek to improve.

- 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

- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off

- Generous Paid Parental Leave

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.

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$217,000 - $303,900 USD

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