Senior Backend Engineer

Gong.io • New York City, NY

2d

About The Position

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io. At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career. We’re scaling fast — and we’re just getting started. At Gong, we’re building a world-class R&D hub in the U.S. to fuel our next wave of innovation. This is your chance to join a critical team from the ground up and help shape products that lead the future of revenue intelligence. We’re building the future of revenue intelligence — and our backend engineers are at the heart of it. As a Backend Engineer at Gong, you’ll tackle meaningful technical challenges, design systems at scale, and help shape products that transform how companies understand their customers. We’re looking for an experienced Java engineer who’s excited to build high-performance systems, solve complex problems, and deliver features that make a real impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with deep expertise in Java
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, debug efficiently, and build high-quality systems
• Experience designing and running cloud-based services (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including microservices architectures
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach — you enjoy working across teams
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice To Haves

• Bonus points for experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, or data-driven APIs

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services and APIs using Java, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Own technical projects from start to finish — architecture, development, deployment, and ongoing improvements
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Frontend Engineers to deliver features that solve real customer problems
• Dive into technical challenges, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions
• Play an active role in shaping Gong’s backend architecture as we scale

Benefits

• We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
• 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
• Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees