Senior Frontend 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 StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $267,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development and API design, with a strong focus on building scalable systems and user-centric product solutions. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and performance through data-driven experimentation.

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Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignGraphQLJavaScriptUser-Centric Design

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignGraphQLRESTJavaScriptTypeScriptCSSA/B TestingBigQueryDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationCross-Functional AlignmentMentoring

Tools & Technologies

BigQueryHEXFirebaseAI-Assisted Engineering Tools

Industry Keywords

User Behavior AnalysisConversion FunnelsRetention LoopsHigh-Concurrency EnvironmentsFrontend Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAngularBigQueryFirebaseGraphQLGRPCiOSJavaScriptReactThriftTypeScriptVue.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 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
Support consumer teams including Core Product & Feeds, Community & Presence, Growth & Engagement, Monetization & Conversion, and Identity & Security

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
6+ years of software development experience in one or more front end focused programming languages: Javascript, Typescript, ES6
Experience with front-end web frameworks such as LIT, Polymer, React, Vue, or Angular
Experience with CSS
Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, and Thrift basics
Ability to design and implement maintainable APIs
Experience or interest in using AI-assisted engineering tools
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
Outstanding communication skills and cross-functional alignment experience
Reddit Consumer Engineering role is remote in the United States

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
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible work arrangements in fully remote or hybrid team environments
Interview recording opt-out opportunity
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans