Role overview

Senior Business Engineer- Ads

Requirements and responsibilities

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  • Act as a trusted technical advisor and solutions architect for strategic partners (or direct advertisers), guiding them through the integration and adoption of Reddit’s advertising APIs and tools.
  • Design and prototype proof-of-concept solutions that accelerate technical enablement and create tangible value for partners (or direct advertisers). These builds may occur in Reddit’s systems or directly within the client’s or partner’s codebase.
  • Collaborate directly with engineering teams at partner (or direct advertiser) organizations to optimize performance, address integration gaps, and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Lead onboarding, testing, and pre-launch support to ensure a smooth and successful implementation experience.
  • Represent the technical voice of the partner (or direct advertiser) internally, surfacing feedback and influencing product and platform priorities to improve outcomes for both sides.
  • Support escalations for complex or high-impact integrations and provide clear, actionable direction to resolve blockers quickly and sustainably.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of software development experience, with a strong track record of owning end-to-end technical projects, including cross-org coordination.
  • Hands-on coding expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Node.js), with a focus on backend or API development.
  • Proven ability to contribute directly to external integrations and prototype in partner environments.
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, OAuth2 / OpenID Connect, and modern SDK patterns.
  • Effective communicator with experience presenting complex technical and business ideas to both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of the AdTech ecosystem and how Reddit’s platform aligns with industry trends and standards.
  • Contributions to developer experience through tooling, documentation, or ecosystem standards.
  • Track record of influencing product roadmaps and getting involved in release, launch and product adoption activities in collaboration with sales, product, and engineering.
  • Ads Industry experience & Ads Partnerships experience
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401k Matching
  • Workspace benefits for your home office
  • Personal & Professional development funds
  • Family Planning Support
  • Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
  • 4+ months paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off
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FocusAds EngineeringRole area
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