Staff Android Engineer (clients Platform)

Reddit, Inc.

Remote, US
Base: $217,000 - $303,900 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Remote
8+ years software development experience
4+ years android application design
Modern android development with jetpack compose
Reddit is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to lead the Android Platform team, focusing on enhancing the app's architecture, developer experience, and client health. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Android development, particularly in large codebases, and be skilled in modern Android tools and practices

Job Summary

  • The Staff Android Engineer will own and shape the architecture of Reddit's Android App to scale for over 100 million daily active users.
  • This role focuses on three pillars: Client Health, Developer Experience, and App Architecture to support a massive engineering ecosystem.
  • Candidates must have practical experience applying AI to engineering workflows to drive measurable productivity improvements.

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Reddit is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to lead the Android Platform team, focusing on enhancing the app's architecture, developer experience, and client health. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Android development, particularly in large codebases, and be skilled in modern Android tools and practices.

Salary

Base: $217,000 - $303,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401k match, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 4+ years Android application design
  • Modern Android development with Jetpack Compose
  • Kotlin Coroutines mastery
  • Large codebase scaling experience
  • Android infrastructure and shared libraries
  • Cross-functional technical leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Practical AI application to engineering workflows
  • Experience with CI/CD integrations
  • Mentorship and team education skills
  • Static analysis and lint tooling expertise

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years total software development experience
  • 4+ years specifically in Android applications
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience with large codebases serving millions of users

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