r/cscareers↗
CS Careers
For all discussion of computer science careers, software development, and software engineering. All career discussions are welcome; from students considering CS to experienced professionals navigating the field. Bring your questions, experiences, successes, setbacks, and concerns; we're here to help each other navigate them in supportive and kind ways. Sharing job-finding information, tips/tricks is also welcome! Part of the Reddit Safe Community Network.
43k subscribers423 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)383 authors / mosince 2015
r/cscareers has 43k members (+63% over the last 12 months). It gets about 423 posts a month from 383 people. Top topics: Job Search and Advice, CS Jobs and Careers and Software Career Navigation.
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- Job Search and Advice8.4%
- CS Jobs and Careers7.2%
- Software Career Navigation6.1%
- CS Career & Jobs2.2%
- Coding Career Pathways2.0%
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