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Senior Backend Software Engineer (TypeScript) [Prisma ORM]

Senior Backend Software Engineer (TypeScript) [Prisma ORM]

PrismaWorkFromHome, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

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At Prisma, we are building the data layer for modern applications. If you are fascinated by the leading-edge architecture and technology used in today’s data-intensive, highly scalable software systems, with distributed graph data on a massive scale, but you want the energy, challenges, and freedom that come with working in a small startup, then a job at Prisma might be for you.

With funding from top-tier investors Amplify Partners and Kleiner Perkins, we are a small distributed team focused on making advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers around the world. 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. 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.

What would a Senior TypeScript Engineer at Prisma do?

You will join a team of skilled TypeScript engineers tackling challenges across the stack to deliver a market-leading ORM. A typical day at Prisma might include :

  • Expanding the Prisma Client to support advanced database capabilities.

Drive the process from technical design through implementation.

  • Continuously refine and harden the codebase to ensure stability, maintainability, and ease of contribution.
  • Building new libraries and tools that serve as foundational components—both for our internal teams and for the developer community.
  • Elevating the developer experience (DX) by shaping intuitive, high-quality tools that make database access a delight.
  • Advancing TypeScript adoption by exploring and applying the latest language features, ensuring Prisma stays at the forefront of modern development.

    • Candidate profile

  • 5+ years of professional experience as a Senior Software Engineer (or equivalent senior-level role) with a proven track record of delivering production-grade systems.
  • Deep backend engineering expertise with JavaScript and TypeScript, writing clean, maintainable, and scalable codebases.
  • Strong database proficiency :

    • Hands-on experience with high-scale, data-intensive systems.

  • Skilled at query optimization, diagnosing performance bottlenecks, and managing indexes.
  • Direct experience tuning databases for reliability and speed in demanding environments.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal; able to express complex technical concepts with clarity.
  • A mindset of continuous learning and feedback : proactively seek input, adapt quickly, and embrace collaboration.
  • Team-oriented approach : value pairing, mentoring, and proactively supporting peers.
  • Passion for building outstanding developer experience through sustainable, well-tested tools and infrastructure that empower developers and improve workflows.

    • Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Contributions to open source projects (as maintainer or active contributor).
  • Experience with systems-level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Go, Zig, or others) and an interest in low-level performance optimization.
  • Experience with edge computing platforms (e.g., Vercel Edge, Cloudflare Workers).
  • Exposure to or curiosity about WebAssembly (WASM) and its applications in backend systems.

    • What is it like to work at Prisma?

  • Ownership mindset : as part of a small team, you’ll have an outsized impact on decisions and execution.
  • Nimbleness : the team and strategy evolve quickly; be ready to re-calibrate often and stay flexible.
  • Kindness and collaboration : come in ready to share ideas and listen to feedback.

    • Benefits

  • Competitive base salary aligned with industry standards.
  • Stock-option grants with an exercise window of up to 10 years.
  • 24 days of paid vacation per year.
  • 4 mental health days per year.
  • Fully paid parental leave up to 20 weeks.
  • Generous tech budget and ergonomic chair subsidy.
  • Access to local co-working space if preferred.
  • US Health, Dental, Vision + 401k matching.

    • Remote Work

    We are a remote-first organization with an office in Berlin. You can work remotely or from the Berlin office. Relocation assistance available if you’d like to join us in Berlin. To ensure effective collaboration, we can currently accept candidates within the timezone GMT -5 to GMT +3.

    Recruitment process

    Our recruitment process roughly follows the structure below :

  • Introductory Call with your future manager.
  • Take-home assignment followed by a technical interview based on your submission.
  • System design interview with a senior member of our engineering team.
  • Interview with our Head of Engineering.
  • Final interview with our CEO.
  • Offer.

    • How to apply

    If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply via our website and include your LinkedIn profile (or resume), GitHub repos, or anything else that helps us understand who you are. We generally respond within 7 business days.

    Prisma is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where all individuals can contribute their skills and talents. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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