Staff Android Engineer, Brand Ad Formats

Reddit

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$217,000–$303,900 / yr
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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 72 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Android Engineer, Brand Ad Formats

As a Staff Android Engineer on the Brand Ad Formats team, you will lead technical strategy to enhance Reddit’s Video Ads and develop innovative ad formats that maximize brand impact. You’ll partner with Product and Design to build high-performance, scalable solutions for millions of users, ensuring UI polish and performance excellence. With deep expertise in Kotlin and modern Android architectural patterns, you’ll mentor senior engineers, establish best practices, and drive the full development lifecycle from discovery to deployment. This role requires experience in Ad Tech, system design, AI integration, and product metrics analysis using tools like BigQuery and Firebase. You will work on fully customizable interactive formats and AI-driven ads, aiming to make Reddit a premier platform for video content advertising.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical strategy to transform Reddit’s Video Ads into an industry leader.
  • Provide guidance on building scalable video ads and unique ad formats for Android.
  • Drive full development lifecycle from discovery to deployment of new ad formats.
  • Mentor senior engineers in best practices for design, testing, and operational excellence.
  • Advocate for customers by understanding their needs and integrating feedback into designs.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with Staff level seniority.
  • Deep expertise in Android development, including Kotlin and modern architectural patterns.
  • Proven track record in Ad Tech, building interactive mobile experiences.
  • Strong system design skills for complex, data-intensive environments.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance software engineering productivity.
  • Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration and technical discussions.

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