Senior Backend Engineer, Gong

$176-220k

AWS

GCP

Java

Azure

Senior and Expert level

New York

Revenue intelligence platform

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Revenue intelligence platform

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseBusiness IntelligenceSaaSSales

Be an early applicant

$176-220k

AWS

GCP

Java

Azure

Senior and Expert level

New York

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseBusiness IntelligenceSaaSSales

Company mission

To help companies transform their revenue organizations by harnessing customer interactions to increase business efficiency, improve decision-making and accelerate revenue growth.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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

What the job involves

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

Our take

In the world of sales, relying on traditional methods like CRM notes for customer insights can be a time-consuming nightmare. Sales reps often spend hours sifting through data, yet crucial details get lost and decisions end up being based on guesswork. Recognizing this challenge, Gong founders saw the potential of AI to bridge the information gap.

Gong's innovative solution goes beyond simply recording customer interactions 0 it analyzes them as well. Gong identifies potential red flags and offers recommendations on the fly, helping reps navigate conversations toward successful closures.

With a proven track record and a global customer base that includes tech giants like LinkedIn, Slack, and Shopify, Gong is making its mark on the industry. The company is now focused on expanding its reach internationally and forging new partnerships, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered sales intelligence.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

8% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Trustpilot (2.4)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Jun 2021

$250m

SERIES E

Aug 2020

$200m

SERIES D

Total funding: $586.1m

Company benefits

Mental health support resources
Weekly wellness events
Work from home stipend
Generous vacation days
Quarterly recharge company shutdowns
Parental leave
Employee equity
Retirement savings
Commuter & parking benefits
Training & development programs
Employee resource groups
Mentorship opportunities

Company HQ

The East Cut, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Amit Bendov

(CEO)

Former CMO at Panaya and CEO at SiSence.

Eilon Reshef

(CPO)

Initially served as CTO at the company before transitioning into their current role. Co-founder and former VP of Webcollage (acquired by Answers in 2013).

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