Senior Android Engineer, Apps Platform (Performance)

RedditReddit·Remote(Remote - United States)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for mobile engineers grows, Reddit's Apps Platform team is seeking a skilled Senior Android Engineer to drive performance and innovation. With 100,000+ active communities, Reddit needs experts who can build data-intensive, responsive apps. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in Java or Kotlin and passion for developing scalable software.

Job Description

About the Role

Reddit's Apps Platform works as a platform team for all other mobile engineers, providing libraries, APIs, frameworks, and monitoring performance. The team owns core components of the app, such as the networking and caching stack, and sets the direction for the codebase.

Responsibilities

The Senior Android Engineer will help improve developer efficiency, build shared components, and innovate new processes to support a growing number of customers.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Java or Kotlin with 5+ years of experience in Android development
  • Sound software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience building at least one amazing Android app from start to shipment
  • Willingness to learn new ways to build software and passion for developing scalable, well-designed software

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with Reddit's engineering blog to understand their tech stack and values
  • Showcase your experience with Java or Kotlin in your portfolio, highlighting scalability and performance optimization
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to building data-intensive, responsive apps in a constrained smartphone environment
  • Research Reddit's company culture and be ready to explain how your skills and experience align with their mission
  • Practice explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, as you'll be working with various teams

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