Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Infra

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.

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)

Pay

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.