Gamma
Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra
$180K–$310K
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted May 14, 2026
- Experience
- 3–5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems.
About the job
Build and scale backend application and data infrastructure, including distributed systems, APIs, storage, and event pipelines, to support Gamma’s users and product growth.
What you'll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs, distributed systems, and data infrastructure.
- Define and evolve core data models and storage systems; work on real-time collaboration, databases, and event pipelines.
- Ship backend systems and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions under tight timelines.
What they ask for
- 3–5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js, Python, or similar, and databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis.
- Experience with high-traffic production systems and performance optimization.
- Track record shipping high-quality, complex applications under tight timelines.
Nice to have
- Experience with real-time collaboration systems, event pipelines, or AI-powered applications.
Pay
$180K - $310K USD base salary
Tools
Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis
AI focus
Experience with AI-powered applications is a nice-to-have; no specific AI development duties are stated.
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