Senior Android Software Engineer, Consumer Engineering

Reddit, Inc.

. Build and evolve user-facing Android experiences for discovering, consuming, creating, and engaging with content and communities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $267,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing native Android applications using Kotlin, with a strong focus on architecture, performance optimization, and user experience. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor peers while delivering measurable user impact through innovative mobile solutions.

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Native Android DevelopmentKotlin ProgrammingAndroid FrameworksPerformance OptimizationUser Experience Design

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Hard Skills

Native Android ApplicationsKotlinDebuggingPerformance OptimizationApplication ArchitectureTestable CodeScalable FeaturesFeature FlagsAnalyticsMobile Systems Design

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Jetpack ComposeMedia3ExoPlayerMediaCodecHLSDASH

Industry Keywords

User EngagementContent DiscoveryCross-Functional InitiativesTechnical DesignProduct Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and evolve user-facing Android experiences for discovering, consuming, creating, and engaging with content and communities
Lead projects through the full development lifecycle, from product definition and technical design through implementation, experimentation, launch, and ongoing improvement
Partner with product, design, data science, ML, backend, and platform teams
Shape product strategy and translate technical capabilities into intuitive experiences
Deliver measurable user impact
Improve Android architecture, performance, reliability, accessibility, developer workflows, and engineering standards
Mentor teammates
Drive cross-functional technical initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience developing native Android applications with Kotlin
Strong understanding of Android frameworks and application architecture
Ability to write idiomatic, readable, reusable, and testable code
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, reliability, and maintainability
Experience designing mobile systems and interfaces
Experience evaluating architectural tradeoffs
Experience building scalable features from APIs through user-facing UI
Experience with experimentation, feature flags, instrumentation, analytics, and product or quality-of-experience metrics
Jetpack Compose, Android accessibility, Media3 or ExoPlayer, MediaCodec, HLS or DASH, recommendation systems, or ML-integrated products are a plus
Experience building and shipping consumer-facing native applications at scale
Must be based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Potential commission depending on the position offered
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Generous vacation time off
Parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
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