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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