Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Home Experience

Reddit

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$190,800–$267,100 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k
This role $229k
$119k most similar roles pay here $283k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $163,165–$221,756 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $229k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About Reddit

Reddit is a social news aggregation and discussion platform where users share content, vote on posts, and engage in community conversations across thousands of interest-based forums called subreddits.

Reddit currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $217,000–$303,900 across 80 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Home Experience

The Senior Frontend Software Engineer role at Reddit’s Feeds Experience team involves collaborating with product, design, and backend engineers to develop high-traffic feed pages that enhance user engagement. This position requires owning the full development cycle for major projects, from conception to launch, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving technical standards. Key responsibilities include writing and reviewing code, designing maintainable APIs, and ensuring operational excellence through system observability. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience in JavaScript or TypeScript, familiarity with React or similar frameworks, and a strong focus on user experience. Experience with large-scale web applications, GraphQL, REST, and high RPS environments is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop novel products and features for high traffic pages on Reddit.
  • Own the full development cycle from design to launch for major projects.
  • Mentor engineers, contribute to standards that improve developer workflows.
  • Drive planning and implementation of critical projects across Reddit’s web architecture.
  • Enable a metrics-led execution culture with focus on operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, or ES6.
  • Experience with front-end web frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, and CSS.
  • Strong organizational skills for task breakdown, prioritization, and project scheduling.
  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Focus on user experience and usability, advocating for users' needs and behaviors.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action.

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