Reddit

Senior Frontend Engineer, Ads Formats

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Advertising, Social MediaIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

Reddit is seeking a skilled Frontend Engineer to join the Brand Ad Formats team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a product-focused mindset who is passionate about building innovative ad experiences for Reddit's Android app. The team's vision is to increase brand outcomes through a regular cadence of innovation, driving market relevance and capturing brand budgets.

Team Description

The Brand Ad Formats team is responsible for innovating and supporting various ad formats designed to increase brand awareness. Current projects include revamping "Takeovers" for guaranteed inventory and developing "Reminder Ads" for user opt-in alerts. The team consists of 10 members with expertise in backend, web, iOS, and Android development, split geographically between ET and PT.

Responsibilities

  • Build ad experiences and create patterns for Reddit’s Android app to enhance ad performance and functionality.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to innovate and implement sophisticated solutions for complex challenges.
  • Engage in the full development cycle: design, develop, QA, experiment, analyze, and deploy.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Frontend engineering with at least 4 years of experience.
  • Proficient in both Typescript and Javascript.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals.
  • Willingness to tackle the challenges of creating data-intensive, highly responsive, and fault-tolerant apps within the constraints of a smartphone environment.
  • Openness to explore innovative approaches to software development.
  • Skilled at performing insightful code reviews and receiving feedback.

Bonus Points

  • Experience working on ad tech.
  • Experience working on premier consumer-facing sites with high production value at scale.

Technologies Used on the Team

  • Languages: Typescript, Go
  • Frameworks: React, Thrift, gRPC
  • Datastores: Postgres, DynamoDB, BigQuery
  • Tools: Kubernetes, Argo, Docker

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k Match
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off
  • Generous paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off

Company Information

Reddit is a community of communities, built on shared interests, passion, and trust. It's home to authentic conversations and is one of the internet's largest sources of information, with over 100,000 active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors. Learn more at redditinc.com.

Application Instructions

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Note on Pay Transparency: This job posting may span more than one career level. 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. Reddit offers a wide range of benefits.

Skills

Frontend Development
JavaScript
React
UI/UX Design
Ad Formats
Web Technologies
Cross-Platform Development

Reddit

Online platform for community discussions and content

About Reddit

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a unique voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts gain visibility. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven content and discussions, creating a space for authentic interactions among users. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connection among its diverse user base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$1,177.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days
Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave
Personal & professional development funds
Paid volunteer time off
Workspace & home office benefits

Risks

Reliance on advertising revenue faces competition from platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
AI tools like 'Reddit Answers' may raise privacy and data usage concerns.
NFT market expansion exposes Reddit to volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Reddit's unique voting system promotes engaging and authentic content discovery.
The platform's diverse communities cater to a wide range of interests and discussions.
Reddit's AI-powered tools enhance user experience and content moderation.

Upsides

Reddit's confidential IPO plans signal potential growth and market expansion.
AI-driven content moderation can improve user safety and platform reliability.
Expansion into blockchain and NFTs opens new revenue streams and user engagement.

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