Build an AI-powered collaborative web application as a Frontend Software Engineer at Gamma in San Francisco.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
You'll integrate AI capabilities into intuitive interfaces.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer focuses on developing and enhancing a real-time collaborative editing experience for Gamma's AI-powered web application. Key skills include proficiency in JavaScript, React, and experience with technologies like CRDTs and WebSockets, which are essential for building responsive and intuitive user interfaces. This position is ideal for someone with over three years of experience in web application development, particularly those passionate about creating seamless user experiences. The team fosters a strong in-office culture, emphasizing collaboration and creativity while allowing flexibility for focused work.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Gamma's career page.
- Gamma has 31 other open roles including Software Engineer, Full Stack, Senior Product Designer, Sales Manager.
- 1515 active React roles on Joblaze right now.
- 1101 active JavaScript roles on Joblaze right now.
- 30 active WebSockets roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Frontend roles (median ~$180,500).
- Pays more than 58% of the 654 salaried React roles we track (median $168,000). See React salary trends
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Frontend 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?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Frontend 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: CRDTs, JavaScript, React, WebSockets.
- 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, Frontend role at Gamma.
From the original posting
About the role
You'll build the collaborative web application that millions of people rely on to create presentations, documents, and websites with AI. You'll ship features that make real-time collaboration feel effortless, integrate AI capabilities into intuitive interfaces, and ensure the editor performs flawlessly whether someone is creating their first gamma or their thousandth.
This role puts you at the core of Gamma's product: our AI-powered editor, built on CRDTs and WebSockets. You'll shape how users interact with AI-generated content in real time, working closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver experiences that feel fast, polished, and magical.
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
Build and evolve the core real-time collaborative editing experience using CRDTs and WebSockets
Ship full-stack features that integrate AI capabilities into intuitive, polished user experiences
Optimize frontend performance so the editor feels fast and responsive at scale
Collaborate with designers to implement high-quality UI interactions and visual details
Contribute to and suggest improvements for open-source projects that are core to Gamma's web application
Design APIs with backend engineers to power seamless collaboration and content creation
What you'll bring
3+ years building production web applications with strong fundamentals in JavaScript, React, and modern web development
Genuine passion for crafting excellent web experiences, with sharp attention to detail in UI implementation
Experience with real-time collaborative systems, WebSockets, or similar technologies, and familiarity with CRDTs or operational transformation for collaborative editing
A curious, low-ego mindset that matches your technical skill
Prior experience building rich text editors or content editors (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.