Why work at Reddit
"The front page of the internet — a public company with a 'Default Open' philosophy, massive engineering scale, and culture shaped by its own community DNA."
Engineering-Driven
Strong Comp & Equity
Learning & Growth
Direct Product Impact
What employees love
- Public company equity (NYSE: RDDT) with strong compensation (4.1/5)
- Massive user impact — engineers ship to hundreds of millions of users
- 'Default Open' philosophy with weekly all-hands and internal subreddits
- Comprehensive benefits: flexible vacation, extended parental leave, volunteer time
Honest trade-offs
- Shifting strategies and reorganizations create uncertainty
- Management quality is inconsistent across teams (3.2 senior mgmt)
- Recent layoffs and perks reductions alongside evolving priorities
- 54% recommend rate — lower than typical for tech at this level
Read the full Reddit culture profile for the complete breakdown — values, work-life balance, engineering culture, and what reviewers say.