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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Reddit's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Reddit's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Reddit
- high 90 stale, 3 reposted of 150 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Reddit's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Reddit.
About this role
As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Reddit, you will focus on enhancing the media web experience by developing the web media player and the APIs that support it. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement fullstack solutions, ensuring high-quality, low-latency playback for video and audio content. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving developer workflows while balancing speed and quality in your work.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Reddit as an employer.
What you need
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience in languages like Go, Python, Ruby, Java, or C++
- Strong proficiency in modern web development technologies including JavaScript, React, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, gRPC, and Thrift
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration in a remote environment
Nice to have
- Deep product thinking abilities related to media streaming metrics and user-facing features
- Familiarity with streaming protocols like HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), MPEG-DASH, and video compression standards
- Demonstrated curiosity about advancements in video compression technologies
- Familiarity with background data fetching
What you get
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond React and TypeScript for frontend and Go/Python for backend
- The role may involve working with legacy systems or technologies not specified in the posting
- The salary range is broad, and final offers depend on various factors
Summarised from Reddit's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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