Senior Software Engineer
Apollo GraphQLSan Francisco, United States
US155000USD - 200000USD
What You'll Do
Who You Are
- Build, test, and maintain fault-tolerant infrastructure for GraphQL runtime platforms, primarily in idiomatic Rust, ensuring security, performance, and reliability.
- Operate and improve durable, stable public APIs used by the world’s most demanding GraphQL workloads.
- Engage directly with users — whether community members or enterprise customers — to understand their needs, debug issues, and bring insights back to influence the platform’s evolution.
- Design scalable, observable systems that integrate seamlessly into diverse customer infrastructure stacks, leveraging self-initiated research and real-world feedback.
- Collaborate with engineers across teams using supportive communication and constructive code reviews to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Mentor and guide teammates in architecting and writing idiomatic Rust code, while considering the end-to-end impact of changes and ensuring alignment with cross-domain concerns.
- Lead architectural discussions and cross-team initiatives, driving impactful changes as a technical leader or coaching others to step into leadership roles.
- Develop comprehensive technical designs and documentation that address cost efficiency, security, and observability.
- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems.
Who You Are
- You have experience with Rust and enjoy writing performant, maintainable code.
- You have expertise in systems engineering, including knowledge of stateless/fault-tolerant systems, event-driven patterns, and distributed paradigms.
- You excel at cross-team collaboration and have a “rising tide lifts all boats” mentality, positively influencing others across the organization.
- You’re passionate about GraphQL, modern developer tooling, and contributing to industry-leading innovations.
- You have a growth mindset and actively seek opportunities to learn and stay current with industry trends.
- Bonus points if you have experience with GraphQL or large-scale runtime systems!
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FAQ
- Is the Senior Software Engineer position at Apollo GraphQL remote?
- Yes. This role was posted on Remote Frontend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
- What is the salary for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- The posted salary range for this position is 155000USD - 200000USD.
- When was this Senior Software Engineer job posted?
- This listing was posted on June 30, 2025 and is still open for applications.
- How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Apollo GraphQL?
- Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.
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