Senior Android Software Engineer

Reddit; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in London is seeking a Senior Android Developer to create innovative user experiences. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in Android applications using Java or Kotlin. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration with different teams, and a passion for scalable solutions. Offered benefits include private medical insurance, pension scheme, and flexible vacation policies.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Medical and Dental Scheme

Life Assurance, Income Protection

Workspace benefit for your home office

Personal & Professional development funds

Family Planning Support

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience developing user-facing Android mobile applications at scale.
• Strong strategic thinker with a passion for scalable software.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering.
• Contribute to team strategy and participate actively in planning.
• Participate in product reviews and provide technical insight.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android mobile native applications

Cross-functional collaboration

Jetpack Compose

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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 97M+ 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:

• Pension Scheme

• Private Medical and Dental Scheme

• Life Assurance, Income Protection

• Workspace benefit for your home office

• Personal & Professional development funds

• Family Planning Support

• Commuter Benefits

• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off

Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].