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Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

PrismaWorkFromHome, Eastern Cape, South Africa
27 days ago
Job description

Overview

Prisma is redefining how developers work with databases. We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join Prisma in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. If you’re excited by cutting-edge data infrastructure and the impact of a fast-moving startup, Prisma could be the place for you.

We’re backed by top-tier investors and operate as a small, distributed team. Our open-source tools are trusted by thousands of developers monthly, with a focus on Prisma Postgres, Prisma Accelerate, and Studio to provide a world-class toolkit for working with data.

Responsibilities

  • People : Empower your engineering team to achieve technical excellence and meaningful impact by providing support, learning opportunities, constructive feedback, and alignment with company-wide KPIs. Foster strong, healthy teams through investing in people.
  • Process : Optimize development practices to drive continuous improvement. Lead team meetings, plan and prioritize work, run retrospectives, and establish policies that enhance communication, collaboration, and code quality.
  • Delivery : Ensure high-quality software delivery at a sustainable pace. Collaborate with the Product Manager to prioritize initiatives, define the roadmap, and drive technical improvements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 8+ years of proven leadership in software engineering teams, with hands-on experience as an engineer.
  • Experience with database and backend technologies, including TypeScript, SQL / NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, SQL Server), cloud services, APIs (GraphQL / REST), and developer tooling is a plus.
  • High standards for quality, ownership, and ability to balance pragmatism with impact; strong decision-making and sense of accountability.
  • Strong communication skills in English, written and verbal, with ability to articulate complex ideas and foster cross-team collaboration.
  • Structured thinking with methodical problem-solving, goal setting, and stakeholder alignment.
  • What’s it like to work at Prisma?

  • Ownership mindset with outsized impact on decisions and execution.
  • Nimble, startup environment with ongoing adaptability.
  • Kind, collaborative culture with openness to feedback.
  • What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive pay, fully flexible work arrangements, and meaningful benefits.
  • Fully remote work with timezone fit (GMT -2 to GMT +3). Office options / local coworking access available in some cases.
  • Generous time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, sabbatical after three years, and mental health support.
  • Stock options, relocation support to Berlin after twelve months if you relocate, and US health and pension benefits where applicable.
  • Annual off-sites and a tech budget to equip you with the tools you need.
  • Remote Work

    To ensure effective collaboration, candidates must be within the timezone GMT -2 to GMT +3 for this position.

    Hiring Process

  • Introductory call with Head of Engineering
  • Take-home assignment
  • Team interview
  • Leadership interview with the COO
  • Final interview with the CEO
  • Offer
  • We may adjust steps based on information gathered during the process. If you believe this is the right position for you, please apply via the link on this page. We typically respond within 7 business days.

    EEO and Policies

    In line with fair treatment and equal opportunity, Prisma follows fair and merit-based hiring practices and evaluates candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not hire based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, parental or caregiver status, disability, religious belief, or veteran / military status.

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