Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

At Apollo GraphQL, we’re transforming the way developers build software with the power of the graph. Our Graph Tooling Team sits at the heart of this mission - owning and advancing the developer-facing tools that help teams onboard quickly, work intuitively, and build with joy.

In Short

• Enhance our React component infrastructure for greater performance and scalability
• Improve UI/UX design for observability and schema workflows
• Develop new interfaces and features used by thousands of developers
• Rebuild Apollo Sandbox using modern front-end architecture
• Create intuitive UIs for local testing and GraphQL exploration
• Design and build browser plugins and debuggers for GraphQL troubleshooting
• Architect a front-end platform-as-a-service used across Apollo’s tools
• Build a robust testing infrastructure and reusable component libraries
• Implement design system standards to ensure visual and functional consistency

Requirements

• Deep expertise in React and modern front-end development
• Strong background in web application architecture, component design, and performance optimization
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, especially in technical products
• Experience building and maintaining a robust testing infrastructure
• Experience in SaaS or developer tooling environments
• Track record of shipping large-scale front-end products
• A strong portfolio of front-end projects or tools
• Effectively work across teams and functions, and can positively influence decisions beyond your immediate scope.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape widely used tools like Apollo Studio, Sandbox, and IDE extensions
• Work in a team focused on reducing friction for developers
• Engage with modern technologies and AI-assisted development workflows