Senior Android Software Engineer, Answers Experience

Reddit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Workspace benefits for home office

Personal & professional development funds

Flexible vacation & Reddit Global Days Off

Job summary

A leading social media platform in Toronto is looking for an experienced Software Developer to join their Top of Funnel team. This role involves building user-facing Android applications, collaborating with product and design teams, and leading large cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of software development experience, specifically with Java and Kotlin, and possess strategic thinking abilities. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience for Android mobile applications.
• Track record of leading large projects requiring cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with Kotlin coroutines and modern Android development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Work with product and design teams to build user-friendly features.
• Participate in product reviews and discussions.
• Foster a healthy engineering culture among teams.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android development frameworks

Cross-team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Self-directed and innovative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jetpack Compose

Job description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com.

Reddit is poised to rapidly innovate and grow like no other time in its history. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on one of the most influential and trafficked corners of the internet.

The Top of Funnel team is key to user growth. By combining our knowledge of search, cutting edge technology, and an eye for new user experiences we get the opportunity to present Reddit to new and unfamiliar users, with the mission of bringing community and belonging to everyone in the world.

The Role

• Work cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering counterparts to execute product and business strategies and build novel products and features that our users will love.
• Communicate effectively, within the team and across disciplines. Work closely with product managers and designers to craft compelling user experiences.
• Contribute meaningfully to our team’s strategy. We give everyone a seat at the table and encourage active participation in planning our future. Don’t just come along for the ride.
• Participate in product reviews and team meetings, providing technical insight. Help scope, estimate, and prioritize between conflicting needs.
• Foster a healthy engineering culture and collaborate with other engineers.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent technical expertise
• 5+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience developing user-facing Android mobile native applications at scale, using Java or Kotlin
• You are a strategic thinker who thrives on developing a long-term technical foundation and has a passion for developing scalable, well-designed software that improves people’s lives globally.
• A track record of leading large projects that require cross-team and cross-functional collaborations
• Experience with modern Android development frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Kotlin coroutines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit. You are self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as design, product, data teams to deliver great user experiences.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health benefits
• Retirement Savings plan with matching contributions
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off

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