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Staff iOS Engineer, Media Foundation

Reddit · Remote - United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Reddit's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Reddit's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Reddit
high
148 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
2026-10-23

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 Staff iOS Engineer at Reddit, you will architect a modular iOS video player, collaborate with backend teams to enhance media delivery, and work cross-functionally to develop innovative media products. You will also mentor other engineers and set standards for best practices while utilizing AI-assisted tools for development. This role is crucial for enhancing Reddit's media experience across various platforms.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • At least 8+ years of experience as a software engineer developing user-facing iOS mobile native applications at scale, using Swift.
  • In-depth knowledge of AVFoundation for video and audio playback, asset management, streaming, editing, and exporting capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of Core Media for timing and synchronization and Core Video for buffer handling.
  • Familiarity with HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), MPEG-DASH, MP4, and other streaming protocols.
  • Familiarity with reactive frameworks (RxSwift, Combine).
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver projects on schedule.

Nice to have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-directed and innovative mindset.

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 technologies or frameworks beyond iOS and media-related technologies, which may limit exposure to broader tech stacks.
  • The role involves a significant amount of collaboration in a fully remote environment, which may not suit everyone.

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Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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