Overview

Senior Backend Software Engineer (TypeScript) at Prisma. Join to apply for this role and help redefine how developers work with databases.

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 is making advanced database technology accessible to developers everywhere. Our open-source tools are trusted by developers worldwide, with a thriving community on Discord and GitHub.

Prisma Postgres is our flagship product 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the goal of reducing provisioning time for new servers.
• Troubleshoot and fix a bug where a customer experiences sporadic connectivity issues.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of experience in agile software engineering teams, delivering robust web applications using TypeScript, NodeJS and Go.
• Experience in building and scaling distributed systems; experience with bare metal servers is a plus.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and familiarity with cloud services and APIs (GraphQL/REST).
• High standards for quality, ownership, and meaningful impact; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Structured thought process with methodical problem solving, clear goal setting and stakeholder alignment.

What it’s like to work at Prisma

• Ownership mindset with impact on decisions and execution.
• Nimble, startup-like environment with change and adaptability.
• Kind and collaborative culture that values ideas and feedback.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead the team shaping Prisma’s cloud products and redefine how developers build and scale applications.
• Fun and supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
• Competitive base salary and stock options with extended post-termination exercise windows.
• Fully remote work with flexibility to work from anywhere within required time zones; local co-working space available up to ten days per month.
• Generous time off, including paid vacation and sick leave.
• Parental benefits including paid parental leave and child sick leave.
• Sabbatical leave after three years of continuous employment.
• Mental health support and access to professional resources.
• Tech and ergonomic budget including a chair subsidy.
• Annual offsites with all-expenses-paid retreats.
• Relocation support for team members moving to Berlin after twelve months (if relocation is chosen).
• Health and pension benefits for US-based employees, including 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.

Equal Opportunity

In line with Prisma’s 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 and do not discriminate 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, genetic information, or veteran or military status.