Full-Time

Senior Frontend Software Engineer

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Reddit

Reddit

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for community discussions and content

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$190.8k - $267.1kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
GraphQL
TypeScript
Vue.js
Apache Thrift
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Minimum 6+ years of non-internship, full-time, hands-on, professional software development experience developing software in one or more front end focused programming languages; Javascript, Typescript, ES6.
  • Experience with one or more front-end web frameworks such as LIT, Polymer, React, Vue, or Angular with experience with CSS.
  • Strong hands-on professional experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift basics, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs is a plus.
  • Experienced with distributed caching layers, and distributed large scale data storage systems.
  • Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver projects on schedule.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills. You partner effectively with teams in a fully remote environment and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Work cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering counterparts to execute on product and business strategy and build novel products and features that our users will love.
  • Contribute to the full development cycle: technical design, development, test, experimentation, analysis, and launch. You’ll be reviewing code and design docs, giving feedback on product specs and mocks.
  • Participate with a team of thoughtful, fast-moving, and motivated engineers. Contribute to standards that improve developer workflows, recommend best practices, and help mentor junior engineers on the team to grow their technical expertise.
  • 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 unique voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts gain visibility. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven content and discussions, creating a space for authentic interactions among users. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connections among its diverse user base.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven content moderation can improve user experience and community interactions on Reddit.
  • Niche communities on Reddit create opportunities for targeted advertising and personalized engagement.
  • Reddit's integration of blockchain technology could incentivize content creation and ensure authenticity.

What critics are saying

  • AI tools like Reddit Answers may lead to misinformation if not properly monitored.
  • Expansion into new locales could result in cultural misinterpretations and harm Reddit's reputation.
  • The paid API ending third-party apps may alienate developers and reduce user engagement.

What makes Reddit unique

  • Reddit's AI-powered search tool, Reddit Answers, offers a unique alternative to Google Search.
  • Reddit's community-driven content and voting system foster authentic user engagement and connections.
  • Reddit's expansion into 35+ locales enhances its global reach and user inclusivity.

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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