Senior Software Engineer, GraphQL

Reddit, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer enhancing Reddit's GraphQL infrastructure for millions of users. Collaborating on backend solutions and mentoring team members in software development.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $267,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

GraphQLGolarge-scale distributed backend systemsdata models

Soft Skills

collaborationmentorshipleadershipcommunicationempathy