Overview
At Prisma, we’re redefining how developers work with databases. If you’re fascinated by cutting-edge data infrastructure powering companies like Twitter, Airbnb, and Facebook, but want the agility, ownership, and impact of a fast-moving startup, Prisma is the place for you. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors, our small, distributed team makes advanced database technology accessible to developers everywhere. Our open-source tools are trusted by over 400,000 developers each month, with a thriving community on Discord and GitHub, where we’ve earned 43,000+ GitHub Stars. Our flagship product Prisma Postgres is designed to supercharge PostgreSQL with modern developer workflows, performance optimizations, and seamless scaling. Alongside it, Prisma Accelerate and Studio provide a world-class toolkit for building with data. By combining the power of open-source with cutting-edge commercial solutions, we’re shaping the future of databases, one developer at a time.
What would you do at Prisma?
You’ll be part of our Prisma Data Platform team, responsible for Accelerate, Prisma Postgres, and the bare metal cloud that those products are built on. You’ll contribute across the stack to the projects of the team.
To give you a clear idea of what the job could entail, here are some examples of the work we’ve done lately or will start soon:
* Design, implement and deploy a websocket server that will allow customers to connect to Prisma Postgres from WASM environments where TCP connections are unavailable.
* Work closely with the ORM team to define the protocol of that server so they can implement the client adapter.
* Choose and deploy a globally distributed configuration store (like etcd, rqlite) for encrypted authentication secrets to enable global routing for Prisma Postgres.
* Collaborate with an infra engineer to improve automation of bare metal servers to reduce provisioning time for new servers.
* Troubleshoot and fix a bug where a customer experiences sporadic connectivity issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We believe the right candidate should meet a majority of the criteria listed below.
* 8+ years of experience in agile software engineering teams, delivering robust web applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and Go.
* Experience in building and scaling distributed systems. Experience with bare metal servers is a plus.
* Experience with database and backend technologies (SQL/NoSQL) and familiarity with cloud services and APIs (GraphQL/REST).
* High standards for quality, taking ownership, making thoughtful trade-offs, and driving meaningful impact.
* Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and foster collaboration across teams.
* A structured thought process with methodical problem-solving, goal setting, and stakeholder alignment.
What it’s like to work at Prisma
You may be a great fit if you:
* Have an ownership mindset and can influence decisions and execution.
* Stay nimble and comfortable with change in a startup environment.
* Are kind, collaborative, and ready to share ideas and listen to feedback.
What’s in it for you?
We put our people first. You’ll find strong compensation, full flexibility, and benefits that make a difference. Take the time off you need, grow your career, and do work that matters.
* Lead the team shaping Prisma’s cutting-edge cloud products and redefine how developers build and scale applications.
* A fun and supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
* Competitive base salary and stock options, including extended post-termination exercise windows.
* Fully remote work with flexibility to work from anywhere within required time zones; access to a local coworking space up to ten days per month if you prefer an office environment.
* Generous time off: 24 days of paid vacation and paid sick leave.
* Parental benefits: 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave and child sick leave.
* Sabbatical: six weeks of fully paid time off after three years of continuous employment.
* Mental health support, including four fully paid mental health days per year and access to professional resources.
* Tech and ergonomic budget, plus an ergonomic chair subsidy.
* Annual offsites, with team retreats at exciting locations twice a year.
* Relocation support for team members moving to Berlin after twelve months, if you choose to relocate.
* [US] Health and pension benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401k matching.
Remote Work
To ensure effective collaboration we can currently only accept candidates within the timezone GMT -2 to GMT +3 for this position.
Hiring process
* Introductory call with the future manager
* Take-home assignment followed by a debrief call
* System design interview with a peer engineer
* Interview with Head of Engineering
* Final interview with CEO/COO
* Offer
The above serves as a basic outline; we may add or remove steps based on information gathered during the process.
How to apply
If you believe this is the right position for you, please send your resume and any supporting documentation via the link on this page. We typically respond within 7 business days.
EEO and Policies
In line with our Fair Treatment and Equal Opportunity Policy and Disability Policy, Prisma follows fair and merit-based hiring practices. We evaluate all candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not make hiring decisions based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, parental or caregiver status, trade union membership, disability, religious belief or lack thereof, life expectancy, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Software Development
Note
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prisma. This description previously included various location-based postings and sister roles; those have been omitted here to focus on this role.
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