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Staff Android Engineer, Brand Ad Formats

RedditRemote - United StatesAds Engineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This remote Staff Android Engineer position at Reddit focuses on driving the technical strategy for video advertisements and unique ad formats within the Brand Ad Formats team. Ideal candidates are senior engineering leaders with extensive mobile development expertise who thrive in a collaborative environment.

Role Overview

Reddit is seeking a Staff Android Engineer for its Ads Engineering department to help transform video advertisements into a premier offering for brand advertisers. Working fully remotely within the United States, this role involves partnering closely with Product and Design teams to build high-performance, high-quality, and scalable advertising solutions. The successful candidate will spearhead technical design, lead development lifecycles from prototyping to deployment, and elevate engineering standards across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Product and Design to create a roadmap that turns video ad formats into an industry-leading offering.
Direct the technical design and execution of projects related to video and interactive ad formats that scale to millions of users.
Establish Android best practices, conduct design reviews, and guide engineering teams on system architecture.
Manage the complete development lifecycle, including early-stage discovery, prototyping, testing, experimentation, and production deployment.
Mentor senior engineers in ad formats and foster operational excellence while advocating for customer needs.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering experience at a Staff level.
At least 3 years of deep Android expertise utilizing Kotlin and modern architectural patterns.
Successfully completed a minimum of 4 Android development projects from ideation to production deployment.
Prior experience working in Ad Tech with a focus on rich-media or highly interactive mobile experiences.
Strong product mindset and proven track record of delivering user-facing features where UI polish and performance are crucial.
Ability to design fault-tolerant client-side systems in complex, data-intensive environments.
Experience leveraging GenAI tools to boost software engineering productivity.
Familiarity with product metrics and experiment analysis using tools like BigQuery, HEX, and Firebase.
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

Prior experience working specifically on Video Ads.
Background working at a scaled peer technology company.
Practical experience using Jetpack Compose.

Skills and Tools

Kotlin
Modern Android Architecture
Ad Tech and Rich-Media Mobile Experiences
GenAI Productivity Tools
BigQuery, HEX, and Firebase
System Design and Client-Side Architecture

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range: $217,000 to $303,900 USD.
Eligibility to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units and potential commissions depending on the position.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with income replacement programs.
401(k) program featuring an employer match.
Global benefit programs covering workspace needs, professional development, and caregiving support.
Family planning support, gender-affirming care, and mental health and coaching benefits.
Flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, and generous paid parental leave.

About the Company

Reddit is a community of communities built on shared interests, passions, and trust, serving approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors across more than 100,000 active communities. As one of the largest sources of information on the internet, the company fosters open and authentic conversations while offering high-visibility, awareness-driven advertising solutions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Reddit careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff Android Engineer role at Reddit?

The base salary range for this position is $217,000 to $303,900 USD, with additional eligibility for equity in restricted stock units and potentially commissions.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position based in the United States.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of software engineering experience at a Staff level, including a minimum of 3 years of deep Android expertise.

What benefits does Reddit offer to U.S. employees?

Reddit offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, flexible vacation, generous paid parental leave, family planning support, mental health benefits, and global lifestyle programs.

What technologies and tools will I work with?

You will work with Kotlin, modern Android architecture, GenAI tools for productivity, and experimentation platforms such as BigQuery, HEX, and Firebase.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Reddit careers page.

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