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Full-Time

Senior Android Engineer

UI Platform

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Reddit

Reddit

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for community discussions and content

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$190.8k - $267.1kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission

Senior

Remote in USA

Open only to candidates currently located in and authorized to work in the United States.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
Android Development
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on, post-grad, non-internship technical expertise
  • 5+ years of hands-on, non-internship, full-time professional software development experience developing user-facing Android mobile native applications at scale, using Java or Kotlin
  • Experience with modern Android development frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Kotlin coroutines
  • A track record of leading large projects that require cross-team and cross-functional collaborations
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams such as design, product, data teams to deliver great user experiences
  • You are a strategic thinker who thrives on developing a long-term technical foundation and has a passion for developing scalable, well-designed software that improves people’s lives globally
  • Entrepreneurial spirit. You are self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure.
Responsibilities
  • Push Reddit’s accessibility goals forward. Develop and introduce solutions based on WCAG and Android best practices.
  • Work cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering counterparts to drive development on Reddit’s cross platform design system.
  • Evolve how all Android engineers at Reddit build UI, drive adoption of Jetpack Compose.
  • Help us build the technical foundation for rapid experimentation without compromising on quality.
  • Be the go-to person for developers on complex problems in Android development.
  • Continuously learn and improve your technical and non-technical abilities.

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts to gain visibility. This encourages active participation and fosters connections among users. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit's community-driven approach and focus on user-generated content set it apart, making it a unique space for discussions and sharing information.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$17.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reddit's successful IPO and strong market debut indicate robust investor confidence and potential for future growth.
  • The integration of AI and machine learning technologies can significantly enhance user engagement and advertising performance.
  • Reddit's diverse and active user base provides a rich environment for community-driven innovation and content creation.

What critics are saying

  • The introduction of a paid API and the resulting shutdown of third-party apps could alienate a portion of Reddit's user base.
  • Dependence on user-generated content means that Reddit must continuously manage and moderate to prevent harmful or inappropriate content.

What makes Reddit unique

  • Reddit's unique community-driven content model sets it apart from other social media platforms that rely more heavily on algorithmic content delivery.
  • The acquisition of Memorable AI enhances Reddit's advertising capabilities, making it more competitive in the digital ad space.
  • Reddit's partnership with OpenAI to integrate AI tools and provide content access is a strategic move that leverages cutting-edge technology to improve user experience.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days

Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave

Personal & professional development funds

Paid volunteer time off

Workspace & home office benefits