What you will do
Drive the Rearchitecture: Lead Rolodex's evolution. Rebuild it for the scale of our context graph, preserving its centralized flexibility while unlocking the full performance of underlying storage technologies (time series, vector, etc.).
Empower the Graph & Elevate DevEx: Deliver clear ontologies, predictable APIs, and core tooling (SDKs, local dev) that unlock AI agent workflows and eliminate bespoke integrations.
Secure the Foundation: Own the evolution of our centralized permissioning system, transforming a robust security model into an intuitive, frictionless experience for developers.
Optimize Data Performance: Design and optimize query abstractions (indexing, SQL/GraphQL) and smart routing for heavy workloads.
Build Shared Platforms: Establish productized patterns for cross-cutting data needs like schemas, data modeling, chunked uploads, and pipelines.
Automate Cloud Infrastructure: Share ownership of Gecko's Cloud footprint. Write Terraform, build self-serve tooling, and systematically eliminate engineering toil through automation.
Technologies We Use
Backend: Python
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
Developer Tooling: Agentic coding workflows and AI-assisted development tools
We use a broad and evolving technology stack, and this list is not exhaustive. We’re tech agnostic in our interview process and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
About You
Required Skills
5+ years of hands-on software development experience in a production environment
Expertise in writing clean, maintainable code, with a focus on backend infrastructure, databases, or developer tooling
Experience designing secure, user-friendly APIs that enable intuitive data interaction
Exceptional communication skills and a passion for Developer Experience (DevEx); you care deeply about how other engineers use the systems you build
Ability to own and execute long-lived technical projects, coordinating across teams and contributing to critical architectural decisions
Open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills
Excited to dive into new technologies and embrace strong DevOps practices, treating operational resilience and automation as core engineering challenges
High self-motivation and a passion for self-directed learning
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred Skills
Real-world experience building, maintaining, or scaling central datastores, knowledge graphs, or shared data platforms
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and managing cloud deployments in GCP or AWS
Familiarity with complex authorization and permissioning systems
Strong judgment around data modeling, storage formats, access patterns, and developer ergonomics
Understanding of data pipelines and data processing infrastructure
WHO WE ARE
At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.
Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.
Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.
