Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra
Gamma · San Francisco, United States · 4mo ago
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.