Backend Engineer, Distributed Systems (Real-time, Scalable)

gamma.app; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamma is seeking a Software Engineer, Distributed Systems (Infra) to build and scale the infrastructure behind billions of interactions. You will work on real-time collaborative editing, databases, APIs, and event pipelines, shaping the core data model and storage foundations to power Gamma's growth.

The role blends backend engineering with product impact in a fast-paced, product-led environment. Based in San Francisco with a strong in-office culture, you’ll collaborate across frontend, product,

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems.
• Proficiency in backend technologies and databases (Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis).
• Experience with high-traffic production systems and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Backend engineering

Distributed systems

API design

Real-time collaboration

Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

Redis

Performance optimization

Product-minded

High-traffic systems

Tools

AIJSX framework

Vercel AI SDK

Typescript stack

Job description

Gamma is seeking a Software Engineer, Distributed Systems (Infra) to build and scale the infrastructure behind billions of interactions. You will work on real-time collaborative editing, databases, APIs, and event pipelines, shaping the core data model and storage foundations to power Gamma's growth.

The role blends backend engineering with product impact in a fast-paced, product-led environment. Based in San Francisco with a strong in-office culture, you’ll collaborate across frontend, product,