Backend Engineer: Scale to Millions — Hybrid/Remote

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

Job summary

A tech company in AI and content creation is seeking a Backend Developer to build and scale systems for millions of users. You will enhance backend infrastructure, collaborate across teams, and design distributed systems that ensure high performance. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in backend development, proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js, and familiarity with PostgreSQL and Redis. The role requires in-office presence in San Francisco 4–5 days/week, while offering flexibility to work from home when needed. The compensation ranges from $180K to $275K plus benefits and equity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building production backend systems with strong fundamentals in distributed systems.
• Deep proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js or similar backend languages.
• Experience scaling systems to handle millions of users.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Scale backend systems to hundreds of millions of users.
• Build and optimize APIs that power real-time collaborative editing.
• Design and implement distributed systems that handle massive scale.
• Ship features across the full stack, collaborating with frontend engineers.
• Architect solutions for complex technical challenges.

Job description

A tech company in AI and content creation is seeking a Backend Developer to build and scale systems for millions of users. You will enhance backend infrastructure, collaborate across teams, and design distributed systems that ensure high performance. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in backend development, proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js, and familiarity with PostgreSQL and Redis. The role requires in-office presence in San Francisco 4–5 days/week, while offering flexibility to work from home when needed. The compensation ranges from $180K to $275K plus benefits and equity.