Front End Software Engineer, Media Player
$165K–$229K
Remote - United States · Remote · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of software development experience.
- Education
- BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Build Reddit’s web media player and supporting APIs to deliver low-latency video and audio playback and interactive tools for creators and users.
What you'll do
- Design and implement full-stack media player features and backend APIs; contribute across design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
- Collaborate with product, design, client, and platform engineering teams to improve media performance across Reddit.
- Review code and design documents, help establish engineering standards, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages.
- Proficiency in modern web technologies, including JavaScript, React, Next.js, and TypeScript, and experience building scalable web applications from complex UI/UX designs.
- Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, gRPC, and Thrift basics, and ability to design and implement maintainable APIs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including effective remote collaboration and prioritization.
Pay
$165,000 — $229,000 USD base salary
Tools
React, TypeScript, Go, Python, JavaScript, Next.js, GraphQL, REST
AI focus
AI may be used to record, transcribe, and summarize interviews in select roles and locations; candidates may opt out before scheduled interviews.
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