Staff Android Engineer (Clients Platform)

United StatesRemote

Responsibilities

Own and shape the architecture of Reddit’s Android App to scale for the next 100M+ DAUs.
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.
Mentor and Support Android engineers through design reviews, documentation, and education on platform capabilities.

With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 121 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.
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.
experience by designing tools, workflows, and CI integrations that make it fast and safe to develop and release code.
Apply AI thoughtfully to engineering workflows (e.g., code review, static analysis) for improved productivity.
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:
Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of
In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI).

Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Gender-Affirming Care
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave Pay Transparency:
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission.
benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.
We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies.
The base salary range for this position is: $217,000 — $303,900 USD

It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.
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. What you’ll do:
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
This job posting may span more than one career level.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work
experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
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 accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.