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Staff Android Engineer (Clients Platform)

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Reddit logoReddit · New York City, NY
$217K–$304K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
AndroidCachingDocumentationJetpack ComposeKotlinObservability
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Responsibilities

  • Own and shape the architecture of Reddit's Android App to scale for the next 100M+ DAUs.
  • Improve Android developer experience by designing tools, workflows, and CI integrations that make it fast and safe to develop and release code.
  • Define and operationalize guardrails (lint/static analysis, tests, and AI-assisted reviews) that catch common issues early.
  • Build and evolve Android client health and observability foundations (events, traces, dashboards) so teams can improve user experiences.
  • Apply AI thoughtfully to engineering workflows (e.g., code review, static analysis) for improved productivity.
  • Mentor and Support Android engineers through design reviews, documentation, and education on platform capabilities.
  • What we expect from you:
  • 8+ years of Software development experience with at least 4+ years in designing/developing Android applications.
  • Experience working in a large codebase serving 100+ engineers and millions of DAUs.
  • Mastery of modern Android development (Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines).
  • Strong background in Android platform/infrastructure : shared libraries, startup/session orchestration, or core networking/caching.
  • Practical experience applying AI to engineering workflows with clear, measurable benefit.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence technical direction across multiple teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs401k with Employer MatchGlobal Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving supportFamily Planning SupportGender-Affirming CareMental Health & Coaching BenefitsFlexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time OffGenerous Paid Parental LeavePay Transparency:This job posting may span more than one career level.The base salary range for this position is:$217,000 - $303,900 USDIn select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accomHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

Reddit is a community of communities. It's built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet's largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com . The Android Platform team sets the technical direction for Android at Reddit. We design, build, and support the Android app and its development ecosystem (libraries, frameworks, observability, and build/CI tooling) that every team uses to ship delightful Reddit experiences. As a Staff Android Engineer , you will be a technical leader for the Android organization, focusing on three pillars: Client Health (Crashes/ANRs/Performance), Developer Experience, and App Architecture.

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