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Apollo is a driving force in the GraphQL ecosystem, powering APIs for industry leaders like Netflix, The New York Times, and Walmart. With strong roots in open source, we’re now scaling rapidly to meet massive developer demand. Our platform, GraphOS, helps teams build, connect, and manage APIs with power and flexibility—and we're just getting started.
What You’ll Do
- Design intuitive, powerful tools for developers at some of the world’s top tech companies.
- Simplify complex technical workflows into elegant, user-friendly interfaces.
- Collaborate with PMs and engineers to take products from concept to launch.
- Design features like:
- Visualizations that help teams instantly grasp GraphQL schemas
- Interfaces for connecting APIs without writing code
- Dashboards for managing schemas and monitoring performance
- Own end-to-end design of key projects, from discovery to delivery.
- Balance innovation with practicality, always grounded in user needs.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Experienced: You’ve designed complex, technical products before and have a portfolio that proves it.
- User-focused: You thrive on understanding users’ mental models and turning research into action.
- Fluent in Figma: You create clear, detailed design artifacts and iterate quickly.
- Systems thinker: You know when to use (and when to push) the design system.
- Strong communicator: You articulate your decisions clearly and collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
- HTML/CSS aware: You understand implementation constraints and can speak dev.
- Craft-oriented: You care about the details—typography, layout, accessibility, and responsiveness.
- Developer-curious: You get excited about building tools for builders.
Bonus Points
✅ Experience with developer tools, GraphQL, or API design
✅ UX writing or visual branding skills
✅ Hands-on coding experience or interest in learning
Why Apollo?
- Competitive salary & equity
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible time off and remote-first work culture
- Personal development, mentorship, and a fast-growing team
- Work on a product used by the best engineers at the world’s leading companies
Apollo is committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.
