Is the Senior Backend Engineer role remote?

It's hybrid — Gong expects some on-site time in Tel Aviv.

How much experience is required?

At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior Backend Engineer role.

Where is the role based?

Gong is hiring for this position in Tel Aviv.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java.

What seniority level is this role?

Gong targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Backend Engineer role at Gong.

Senior Backend Engineer at Gong

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Backend Engineer at Gong, the individual will tackle complex technical challenges and lead the design of scalable backend services and APIs. Proficiency in Java and experience with cloud platforms are essential, alongside a strong analytical mindset for debugging and resolving intricate issues. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over seven years of experience who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to influence product development. Gong's culture emphasizes ownership and impact, fostering an innovative atmosphere for its engineering team.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Gong's career page.
Gong has 99 other open roles including Sales Development Representative, UKI (Outbound), Technical Support Associate, Commercial Revenue Architect.
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Typical Java salary we track runs $125,000–$190,850 (median $160,823, across 731 roles). See Java salary trends

Quick facts

Is the Senior Backend Engineer role remote?: It's hybrid — Gong expects some on-site time in Tel Aviv.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior Backend Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Gong is hiring for this position in Tel Aviv.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java.
What seniority level is this role?: Gong targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Backend Engineer role at Gong.

From the original posting

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.

At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll dive into complex technical challenges, craft innovative solutions, and play a pivotal role in our mission to revolutionize the way companies understand their customer interactions. We're seeking a Java professional who can leverage their deep knowledge to drive our backend development to new heights.

You’ll Own:

System Architecture: Leading the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and high-performance backend services and APIs.
Feature Lifecycle: Taking end-to-end ownership of major product initiatives, from initial design to coordinating delivery across Backend, Frontend, and Product teams.
Engineering Standards: Establishing and driving team-level best practices for code quality, testing strategies, and CI/CD processes.

You’ll Solve:

Technical Complexity: Analyzing and debugging intricate challenges across the stack to ensure long-term system reliability.
Cross-Functional Friction: Managing risks and coordinating dependencies between multiple teams to ensure seamless feature delivery.
Scalability Bottlenecks: Implementing preventive measures and high-performance solutions to keep services running smoothly under load.

You’ll Impact:

System Integrity: Building the foundation for high-performance services that directly affect the stability and speed of the entire product.
Operational Excellence: Elevating the team's technical bar through the implementation of robust CI/CD and quality processes.
Strategic Delivery: Shaping how major initiatives are executed, ensuring technical excellence is balanced with business milestones.

How You’ll Succeed Here:

7+ years of hands-on experience in large-scale backend development, with a strong emphasis on Java programming (a must).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and building scalable microservices architectures.
Advantageous experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and building data-oriented applications and APIs.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate technical ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

*We operate in a flexible hybrid work model.

What makes Engineering at Gong unique?

Here at Gong, we trust and empower our employees with ownership to solve complex problems, make the right decisions, and build the best products that create radical impact. We call this “Own. Solve. Impact.” For our engineers, it means it's not just about writing code. You are involved and able to influence the entire process to create the best product. If you are curious to discover Gong's wonderful and challenging world, what are you waiting for? Don’t delay - fill in your application details. Who knows, maybe there’s a Gongster in you!

About us

We encourage our employees to express their personality and identity (whether gender, ethnic, religious, or sexual), and we ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We follow a hybrid working model that combines working from home, on the go, or at the office. This allows us: flexibility, autonomy, positive work relationships, and effective work habits. If these considerations are important to you when choosing a workplace, we'd love to see you with us.

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