The mission of the Web Platform team is to design, explore and create a solid foundation for our Web and MobileWeb products. This role will enable us to execute one of the most important projects for the company now - a complete redesign of the MobileWeb and Web experience.  Part of this role’s responsibilities will be to own the design and execution of the complete redesign of Reddit Website both on mobile and Desktop.  In addition, this role will be instrumental in developing systems that help improve the quality, performance, and observability of the application.

What We’re Working On

• Architecture redesign of our Frontend platform.

• Driving new features from end-to-end through prototyping, validation, implementation, launch, and continuous iteration.

• Crafting a modern user experience for accessing content and communities on Reddit.

• Building the technical foundation for future features and experiences.

What We Can Expect From You

• 5+ years of experience in web application development using JavaScript, TypeScript, or other relevant language.

• Experience with one or more front-end web frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular

• Experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, Typescript, Python, Java, Go, Scala).

• Deep experience with a modern web stack, whether it's Javascript bundlers, React internals, etc.  You've debugged it, you've improved it, you can imagine doing it better.

• Familiar with software engineering best practices such as unit testing, code reviews, design, and documentation.

• Passion for developing scalable, well-designed software that improves people’s lives globally.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a team that’s building a highly scalable, high quality, and low latency Web Platform at Reddit’s scale.

• Work on rebuilding the current Web Application using the latest and greatest technologies.

• Build, and maintain feature systems spanning web and backend services.

• Tackle tough design and product problems.

• Work cross-functionally with design, product, and engineering to deliver great user experiences.

• Contribute to the full development cycle: technical design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch. You’ll be reviewing code and design docs, and giving feedback on product specs and mocks.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health benefits

• 401k Matching

• Workspace benefits for your home office

• Personal & Professional development funds

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Days Off

• 4+ months paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer time off

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