Software Engineer, Backend (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Backend (AI): Building and scaling backend systems for a modern AI-powered communication tool with an accent on solving distributed systems challenges at scale. Focus on optimizing APIs and collaborating across the full stack to enhance user experience.

Location: Onsite in San Francisco, CA

Compensation range: $180K - $275K

Company

Gamma is a startup focused on revolutionizing communication tools using AI.

What you will do

• Scale backend systems to hundreds of millions of users while maintaining high performance and availability
• Build and optimize APIs that power real-time collaborative editing and AI content generation
• Design and implement distributed systems that handle massive scale with reliability
• Ship features across the full stack, working closely with frontend engineers to deliver polished experiences
• Architect solutions for complex technical challenges in areas like data consistency, caching, and query optimization
• Collaborate with product and design to turn ideas into production-ready features

Requirements

• 3+ years building production backend systems with strong fundamentals in distributed systems, databases, and API design
• Deep proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js or similar backend languages
• Experience scaling systems to handle millions of users and high throughput workloads
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar database technologies
• Passion for building APIs, scaling complex systems, and creating excellent web applications