Junior Platform Engineer, Checkout

GitHub is hiring a Junior Platform Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Platform Engineer, Checkout, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Annual learning and professional development budget How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitHub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning