Backend Engineer: Scalable Distributed Systems (Remote)

Gamma; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamma is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable applications and data infrastructure in San Francisco. This role involves developing APIs, supporting millions of users, and collaborating with product and frontend teams. Candidates should have 3-5+ years of backend engineering experience, strong knowledge of technologies like Node.js and PostgreSQL, and a product-minded approach. The compensation range is between $180K - $275K, plus benefits and equity.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies like Node.js, Python, and databases.
• Experience with high-traffic production systems and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable APIs, distributed systems, and data infrastructure.
• Ship backend systems that directly impact growth metrics and user experience.
• Collaborate across frontend, product, and data teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

Node.js or Python proficiency

Database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Redis)

Performance optimization

Real-time collaboration experience

Job description

Gamma is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable applications and data infrastructure in San Francisco. This role involves developing APIs, supporting millions of users, and collaborating with product and frontend teams. Candidates should have 3-5+ years of backend engineering experience, strong knowledge of technologies like Node.js and PostgreSQL, and a product-minded approach. The compensation range is between $180K - $275K, plus benefits and equity.