[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

Company Overview

Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.redditinc.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Reddit, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 35 in 2026, 99 in 2025, 63 in 2024, 76 in 2023, 70 in 2022, 68 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.