Software Engineering Manager, Ads API

About the Role

Join our team as a Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of the Ads API platform, providing programmatic access to Reddit's dynamic advertising ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to drive significant impact by empowering advertisers and partners at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term technical vision and roadmap for the Ads API platform, translating business needs into a clear strategy and concrete milestones.
• Proactively identify opportunities and challenges to advance the platform.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Drive decisive ownership to navigate ambiguity and propel the platform forward.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering leadership or management roles.
• Strong technical background in API development and platform engineering.
• Ability to set and execute a clear technical vision and strategy.
• Experience with hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, dynamic environments and drive initiatives.

About the Team

The Ads API team is a critical new business unit, owning both horizontal and vertical aspects of the platform. We build the platform layer for other product teams and develop public-facing APIs that third-party partners use for campaign management, reporting, and integration. Our ownership also extends to products like rate limiting, authentication, and SDKs, providing world-class tools and infrastructure to enable partner growth and, in turn, Reddit's growth.