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Senior Software Engineer, GraphQL

Reddit seeks a Senior Software Engineer for GraphQL platform.
Reddit
Remote
United States
USD 190,800 - 267,100
Job Description

Reddit is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their GraphQL team. In this role, the individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining the foundational platform for Reddit's GraphQL infrastructure. The Senior Software Engineer will work collaboratively with a team of software engineers to design, build, and deliver solutions to improve GraphQL's functionality, scalability, and efficiency. They will also investigate and tune the operation of the 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 and share on-call responsibilities with the GraphQL team.

Responsibilities involve:

  • 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.

Requirements include:

  • 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.

Reddit offers:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401k Matching
  • Workspace benefits for your home office
  • Personal & Professional development funds
  • Family Planning Support
  • Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Wellness Days
  • 4+ months paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off
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