Expect very slow communication from the recruiter.
Coding questions have a lot of problem description and tests you need to pass. Also, the interviewers are generally disinterested in your success or being there. They were late too!
One round was the worst, where the interviewer asked me to type the names of my previous managers and how they would rate me. He said they were going to reach out to them for confirmation. Seriously?
System design rounds were fun. This is the only positive step in the interview process.
Reddit has a long way before they IPO, and it seems they are struggling to increase their user base. Also, keep in mind that the last valuation is $6 billion according to Fidelity, but internally Reddit values itself at $10 billion. Your RSUs will be inflated to lure you in.
Medium-level non-LC questions for coding and typical system design problems
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Reddit Staff Software Engineer role in United States.
Reddit's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Reddit's Staff Software Engineer interview process in United States.