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Principal Engineer, Web Performance

Principal Engineer to lead web performance improvements for Reddit.
Reddit
Remote
United States
USD 206,800 - 365,100
Job Description
Reddit is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to spearhead technical efforts in web performance. This role involves defining the performance strategy, leading engineering changes, and taking full ownership of enhancing the website's performance. The Principal Engineer will serve as the primary domain expert and technical leader, driving architecture, design, and implementation while collaborating with engineers, Directors, and PMs across multiple teams.Reddit has been working hard to rewrite their website from scratch over the last couple of years. The new web experience is more than twice as fast as the previous web platforms.Responsibilities:
  • Build and own the strategy for dramatically improving the performance of Reddit’s website
  • Set and support a metrics-driven culture, with efficient processes and strong transparency.
  • Develop scalable infrastructure for serving reddit web traffic
  • Drive alignment on product and technical strategy with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product.
  • Maintain high standards of technical excellence while balancing business priorities.
  • Partner with other technical leads and managers across engineering and infra teams to ensure seamless integration and execution.
Requirements:
  • BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years of technical leadership experience that includes both setting and delivering on long-term vision
  • 15+ years of hands-on, professional web development experience in web programming languages and libraries (Typescript, Node.js, Lit Element)
  • Proven ability to lead performance initiatives
  • Strong ability to lead and mentor teams while driving alignment on strategic goals.
Reddit offers:
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k Match
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
  • Generous paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off
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