[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, GraphQL
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reddit, Inc. is a community of communities that enables open and authentic conversations on the internet. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop foundational GraphQL infrastructure, improve functionality and scalability, and mentor fellow engineers.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with a team of software engineers to create and maintain the foundational platform for Reddit's GraphQL infrastructure
- Design, build, and deliver solutions to improve GraphQL's functionality, scalability, and efficiency
- Investigate and tune the operation of our platform operating at massive scale
- Contribute feedback to the technical and strategic direction of the GraphQL platform
- Guide and support fellow engineers within the team as a mentor and leader
- Share on-call responsibilities with the GraphQL team
Skills
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale distributed backend systems
- Proficiency in one or more general purpose programming languages (preferably Go)
- Experience identifying and driving high impact projects that align with the company's strategy
- Capability with essential cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP)
- High empathy and excellent communication skills to collaborate across the organization
- Specific GraphQL backend experience is a plus
- Experience structuring and implementing complex data models is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Equity in the form of restricted stock units
- Commission (depending on the position offered)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) program with employer match
- Generous time off for vacation
- Parental leave
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