Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Enablement)

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Enablement) – reddit – Remote - United States

Reddit’s mission to foster community and authentic conversation is powered by cutting‑edge AI that surfaces relevance, safety, and delight for billions of users. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Enablement), you will partner directly with product, data science, and engineering teams to translate ambitious AI research into production‑ready features that accelerate onboarding, personalize content, and safeguard the platform. Your work will shape the next generation of intelligent tools that drive user growth, retention, and trust, positioning Reddit as the premier AI‑enhanced social destination. This role offers a clear path to senior technical leadership, cross‑functional influence, and the chance to mentor the next wave of AI innovators across the company.

Key Responsibilities & Skills
- Design, prototype, and ship AI‑enabled onboarding flows that reduce friction and boost activation rates.
- Integrate large‑scale language models and recommendation engines into Reddit’s core services, ensuring low latency and high reliability.
- Conduct end‑to‑end experiments, analyze performance metrics, and iterate rapidly to meet product KPIs.
- Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize novel models, translating research papers into production pipelines.
- Mentor junior engineers, champion best practices in code quality, testing, and observability.
- Communicate technical solutions and impact to product managers, senior leadership, and external partners.
- Drive enablement workshops and documentation that empower cross‑functional teams to adopt AI capabilities.

Required technical expertise includes deep experience with Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem‑solving skills, a data‑driven mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, remote environment are essential. You will report to the Director of AI Engineering and work within a collaborative, globally distributed squad that values curiosity, inclusivity, and rapid iteration.

Why Join Reddit and What You’ll Gain
Reddit’s culture celebrates authentic voices, bold experimentation, and a relentless focus on community health—values that align with your passion for responsible AI. You’ll join a high‑impact team where every deployment directly touches millions of users, giving you unparalleled visibility and influence. The company invests heavily in continuous learning, offering tuition reimbursement, conference sponsorships, and internal AI labs to keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Remote – United States flexibility lets you work from anywhere in the country while staying tightly connected through virtual guilds and regular in‑person meetups. This is a rare opportunity to shape AI strategy at a global platform, accelerate your career, and leave a lasting imprint on how the world discovers and shares ideas.