Front End Software Engineer, Consumer Engineering

Reddit, Inc.

. Partner with Product Management, Product Design, Data Science, and Client Engineers across iOS, Android, and Web .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,200 - $229,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development, building scalable distributed systems, and utilizing modern engineering practices. Proficient in user-centric design and A/B testing to enhance product usability and performance.

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Backend DevelopmentGraphQL APIsREST APIsJavascriptA/B Testing

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentGraphQLRESTGRPCJavascriptTypescriptES6CSSA/B TestingPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsCross-Functional AlignmentMentoring

Tools & Technologies

BigQueryHEXFirebaseAI-Assisted Engineering Tools

Industry Keywords

User-Centric DesignInteraction DesignSocial DynamicsUser Growth Loops

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAngularBigQueryFirebaseGraphQLGRPCiOSJavaScriptReactTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Product Management, Product Design, Data Science, and Client Engineers across iOS, Android, and Web
Translate business and user needs into reliable, low-latency technical solutions
Own the full software lifecycle for major product initiatives, from technical design documents and API contracts through development, testing, rollout, and observability
Design, build, and evaluate A/B experiments
Analyze user behavior, conversion funnels, and retention loops using tools such as BigQuery, HEX, or Firebase
Build and maintain scalable GraphQL, REST, and gRPC APIs
Develop distributed backend services optimized for client consumption and consumer UI performance
Establish engineering best practices and improve developer workflows
Mentor teammates and use modern AI-integrated tools to ship high-quality products efficiently
Build and scale Reddit products for content discovery, community participation, and user connection

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on backend development experience building and operating large-scale distributed serving systems in high-concurrency environments
Outstanding communication skills with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment in fully remote or hybrid team environments
Proficiency 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
Experience with CSS
Experience or interest in using AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate development workflows
User-centric understanding of product usability, interaction design, social dynamics, and user growth loops
Experience designing experiments, establishing performance metrics, and iterating based on feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Potential commission, depending on the position offered
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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