Job Summary:
Gamma is a company focused on building and scaling applications and data infrastructure for over 70 million users. The Software Engineer on the Platform team will design and implement scalable APIs and distributed systems, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions that impact user experience and business metrics.
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
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
Preferred:
• Experience with real-time collaboration systems, event pipelines, or AI-powered applications (Nice to have)
Company:
Gamma is an AI-powered platform that creates working presentations, documents, and visual content. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.