[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer, GraphQL @Reddit

Role Description

GraphQL is Reddit's first-party API layer, providing client access to Reddit's rich dataset and driving the next generation of user experiences. Our team's mission is to develop the next generation of foundational GraphQL infrastructure, scale our solutions to support hundreds of millions of users, and build intuitive tools for contributors to create and expand GraphQL schema.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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