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In June 2024, during our company’s earnings call, a surprising announcement hit: the entire advertising division was being shut down. I had been working in that very division, and suddenly, my role — and career trajectory — were upended. I knew it was time to start looking for a new opportunity.
Not long after I began my job search, I applied for a backend engineering role and felt excited by the possibility. However, on the day of my scheduled call with the recruiter, life threw an unexpected curveball — I tore my meniscus during a morning run. I ended up spending the entire day at doctor’s appointments, grappling with this sudden injury. Thankfully, the recruiter was very understanding and graciously offered to reschedule our conversation.
By the time we reconnected, the general backend engineering position I had originally applied for was no longer available. However, the recruiter suggested a different role — this time, a backend engineering position within Reddit’s advertising division. Given my experience in the ad space, it felt like an ideal match.
From there, the interview process with Reddit unfolded smoothly and quickly. The recruiting team was efficient, transparent, and supportive, making the experience feel far from the typical grind of drawn-out tech interviews. If you’re looking for a place where the interview-to-offer process feels straightforward and streamlined, Reddit could be an excellent choice. It was a roller coaster from start to finish, but Reddit’s…
