Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Gamma. San Francisco · full-time · $180,000–$310,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build APIs, distributed services and data foundations that can support a large user base
- Shape the core data model and storage systems, then improve them as the product evolves
- Develop backend features for collaborative editing, databases, public APIs and event pipelines
- Balance durable technical improvements with fast delivery, while keeping growth and user experience in view
- Coordinate with frontend, product and data teams to deliver quality work on tight schedules
What you bring
- At least three years of backend engineering work building systems that scale
- Strong command of backend tools such as Node.js or Python, plus databases including PostgreSQL or Redis
- Experience operating busy production systems and improving their performance
- A record of delivering complex, high-quality applications under tight timelines
- A product-focused approach that connects technical choices to user experience and business results
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level backend engineer who enjoys infrastructure work with a direct effect on the product. You’ll work in person in San Francisco four to five days per week, with some flexibility to work from home.
From the employer
About the role
You'll build and scale the application and data infrastructure that supports 70M+ users creating millions of gammas every day. This means working on real-time collaborative editing, databases, public APIs, and high-volume event pipelines while helping define and evolve the core data model and storage systems powering Gamma's business. You'll ship backend systems that directly impact growth metrics and user experience, balancing long-term technical investments with rapid shipping velocity.
As Software Engineer on the Platform team, you'll collaborate across frontend, product, and data teams in a fast-paced, product-led environment. You'll bring a product-minded approach, understanding how technical decisions impact user experience and business metrics while thriving in an environment where shipping quality directly impacts growth.
Our team has a strong in-office culture and works in person 4–5 days per week in San Francisco. We love working together to stay creative and connected, with flexibility to work from home when focus matters most.
What you'll do
Design and implement scalable APIs, distributed systems, and data infrastructure that serve millions of users
Help define and evolve the core data model and storage systems powering Gamma's business
Ship backend systems that directly impact growth metrics and user experience
Work on real-time collaborative editing, databases, public APIs, and high-volume event pipelines
Balance long-term technical investments with rapid shipping velocity
Collaborate across frontend, product, and data teams to deliver high-quality solutions under tight timelines
What you'll bring
3–5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems
Strong proficiency in backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or similar) and databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
Experience with high-traffic production systems and performance optimization
Track record shipping high-quality, complex applications under tight timelines
Product-minded approach with understanding of how technical decisions impact user experience and business metrics
Thrives in fast-paced, product-led environments where shipping quality directly impacts growth
Experience with real-time collaboration systems, event pipelines, or AI-powered applications (Nice to have)
Compensation range:
The base salary for this full-time position, which spans multiple internal levels depending on qualifications, ranges between $180K - $310K plus benefits & equity.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to experience and expertise in the requirements listed above.
If you're interested in this role but you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway! We're always excited about meeting great people.
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