AI Summary
Join Reddit's dynamic team as a Staff Android Engineer to lead the development of Android client features and shape the future of the Reddit Gold and Contributor Program.
Key Highlights
Design, develop, and deploy Android client features
Balance speed of delivery with quality assurance
Contribute to team strategy and participate in planning and decision-making processes
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary ($206,700 - $289,400 USD)
Equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Fully remote work environment
Job Description
About The Company
Reddit is a vibrant community of communities, built on shared interests, passions, and trust. It serves as a platform for open and authentic conversations across a diverse range of topics, fostering engagement and connection among its users. With over 100,000 active communities and approximately 73 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit has established itself as one of the largest sources of information on the internet.
The company emphasizes innovation, community engagement, and continuous growth, making it an exciting environment for talented professionals seeking to make an impact in the social media and technology space. For more information, visit redditinc.com.
About The Role
Reddit is seeking a highly skilled Staff Android Engineer to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the development of Android client features that enable users to monetize their contributions through the Reddit Gold and Contributor Program. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the program, pushing technological boundaries, and delivering high-quality, impactful products. As a key member of a small, fast-paced engineering team, you will balance rapid development with the necessity of maintaining robust, bug-free applications. Your contributions will directly influence the product strategy and user experience, working closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and designers. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative engineer who thrives in ambiguity, possesses strong leadership qualities, and is eager to work on high-impact projects in a fully remote environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of mobile development experience with extensive knowledge of the Android platform.
- Proficiency in Kotlin programming language.
- Experience with Jetpack Compose is strongly preferred.
- Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems under high load conditions.
- Experience developing customer-facing public applications is advantageous.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-directed, innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within remote teams and with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring engineers, owning team processes, and leading cross-functional projects is preferred.
- Design, develop, and deploy Android client features that enable users to monetize their contributions on Reddit.
- Balance speed of delivery with quality assurance to prevent bugs and ensure a seamless user experience.
- Contribute actively to team strategy, participating in planning and decision-making processes to shape the future of the product.
- Work closely with product managers and designers to craft compelling and user-centric experiences.
- Implement scalable, high-performance distributed systems capable of operating under high load.
- Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and own team processes to foster a productive development environment.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the Android application ecosystem.
- Competitive salary with a range of $206,700 to $289,400 USD, commensurate with experience and skills.
- Equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).
- Potential eligibility for commissions depending on the role.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off for vacation, parental leave, and personal days.
- Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading social platform.
Reddit is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join our diverse team dedicated to innovation and community building.