Build an AI-powered collaborative web application as a Frontend Software Engineer at Gamma in San Francisco.
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Last verified on the company career page 57 minutes ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build and evolve the core real-time collaborative editing experience
- Ship full-stack features that integrate AI capabilities
- Optimize frontend performance
- Collaborate with designers to implement UI interactions
- Design APIs with backend engineers
Must have
- 3+ years building production web applications
- Strong fundamentals in JavaScript, React
- Experience with real-time collaborative systems
- Familiarity with CRDTs or operational transformation
Nice to have
- Prior experience building rich text editors
Practical constraints
- Works in person 4–5 days per week
AI in the day-to-day
You'll shape how users interact with AI-generated content in real time.
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 Gamma's core real-time collaborative editing application, utilizing CRDTs and WebSockets to ensure a seamless user experience. Proficiency in JavaScript, React, and modern web development practices is essential, along with experience in real-time systems and a keen eye for UI detail. This position is ideal for someone with over three years of experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to innovative web solutions. The team emphasizes in-person collaboration in San Francisco, fostering creativity and connection.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Gamma's careers page October 17, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Gamma: San Francisco.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Frontend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 75% of 20 comparable mid frontend roles in United States that list React we track (median $160,000 across 15 companies). See React salary trends
- React appears in 81% of 42 comparable mid frontend roles in United States; CRDTs appears in 2.4% of 42 comparable mid frontend roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Frontend role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, United States.
- 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, United States.
- 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.
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.
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