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Software Engineer, Distributed Systems (Infra)

Gamma· Engineering
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San Francisco, CA$180k - $310kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Backend-focused role on the Platform team building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and data infrastructure to support Gamma’s 70M+ users and real-time collaboration, with a product-minded approach and close collaboration across frontend, product, and data teams.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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)

Skills

Required:Backend engineeringNode.jsPostgreSQLRedis
Nice to have:Python

Benefits

  • Benefits & equity (details not fully listed in description)
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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