Overview
At Prisma, we’re redefining how developers work with databases. If you’re fascinated by the 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. Prisma is backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors and supports a thriving open-source community.
Our flagship product is Prisma Postgres, designed to supercharge PostgreSQL with modern developer workflows, performance optimizations, and seamless scaling. We also offer Prisma Accelerate and Studio as part of our toolkit for building with data. By combining 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 / Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in agile software engineering teams, delivering robust web applications using TypeScript, Node.js and Golang.
* Experience in building and scaling distributed systems. Familiarity with bare metal servers is a plus.
* Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud services, APIs (GraphQL/REST).
* High standards for quality, ownership, thoughtful trade-offs, and meaningful impact.
* Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal; ability to articulate complex ideas and foster cross-team collaboration.
* Structured thinking with methodical problem-solving, planning, and stakeholder alignment.
What it's like to work at Prisma
You should be a good fit if you have an ownership mindset, stay nimble in a startup environment, and are collaborative and responsive to feedback.
What’s in it for you?
* Opportunity to lead the team shaping Prisma’s cutting-edge cloud products and redefine how developers build and scale applications.
* Supportive and collaborative team with a focus on 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; access to a local coworking space for up to ten days per month if you prefer an office environment.
* Generous time off, including paid vacation and sick leave; parental benefits and sabbatical leave after three years.
* Mental health support and a budget for tech and ergonomic needs.
* Annual team offsites and relocation support for team members moving to Berlin after twelve months, if applicable.
* [US] Health and pension benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401k matching.
Remote Work
For this position, we can currently accept candidates within the timezone GMT -2 to GMT +3.
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.
We typically respond within 7 business days after applying.
Equal Opportunity
In line with our Fair Treatment and Equal Opportunity Policy and Disability Policy, Prisma follows fair and merit-based hiring practices. Candidates are evaluated based on skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not base hiring decisions on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, parental or caregiver status, trade union membership, disability, religious belief or lack of belief, life expectancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or military status.
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