Build and scale the application and data infrastructure for a platform supporting 70M+ users in a collaborative environment.
Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer will focus on designing and implementing scalable APIs and distributed systems that support a vast user base, ensuring high performance and reliability. Proficiency in backend technologies like Node.js or Python, along with experience in high-traffic environments, is essential for success. This position is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of backend engineering experience who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven setting. The team emphasizes collaboration and creativity, fostering a strong in-office culture while allowing for flexibility when needed.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Gamma's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 89% of 56 comparable mid backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $146,000 across 29 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 42.5% of 261 comparable mid backend roles in United States; Node.js appears in 4.6% of 261 comparable mid backend roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra role remote?
- It's hybrid — Gamma expects some on-site time in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Gamma lists $180,000–$310,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra role.
- Where is the role based?
- Gamma is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Python, Redis.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Gamma targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra role at Gamma.
From the original posting
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.
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.
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