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Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
URL: https://prisma.io

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 working on making the advanced data infrastructure developed at large tech companies accessible to all application developers around the world. Our hard work is paying off, with adoption and implementation of Prisma by some of the most successful and interesting companies out there today, and the fun is just beginning!

We are focused on bottom-up adoption, and most of our software is open-source. We have a vibrant community of thousands of users on Discord and Github, over 38,000+ Github Stars and more than 375,000 developers actively using our OSS tools on a monthly basis.

What will you do at Prisma?

As a Senior Software Engineer on our ORM team, you can expect to be involved in the following tasks as a member of the Prisma team:

• Expand and improve the Core of the Prisma Query Engine and be part of creating a market-leading ORM in collaboration with our Open Source community
• Collaborate with a team of engaged engineers working on developing and improving the Prisma Client
• Use your knowledge of databases and system architecture to create solutions that work for developers at all experience levels, making it easy for them to get the best out of their data
• Create well-tested and documented code that is easy to understand and contribute to by anyone in our community.

What does the ideal candidate profile look like?

We believe the right candidate for this position will meet quite a few of the criteria below. If you don't fit the description perfectly, we'd still love to hear from you. We expect you to learn some of these on the job:

• 5+ Years experience as a Senior Software Engineer or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Rust, ideally in a professional environment
• Proficient in one or more major relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MSSQL) with expertise in indexing and tailored schema design for optimized query performance.
• You can communicate fluently in English and can express your thoughts clearly in writing.
• You enjoy working closely with your peers and proactively seek to help others.
• You seek feedback early and often and a not afraid to ask for help
• You appreciate the value of planning and task estimation.

Less critical criteria:

• You have experience with systems-level programming.
• Experience or willingness to work with TypeScript and JavaScript codebases.
• You have experience writing performant server code for demanding scalability requirements.
• Experience building developer tools.

What's it like to work at Prisma?

You're likely to be a great fit for the team if you ...

• ... have an ownership mindset. As part of a young startup, you'll have an outsize impact on decisions and the way things are executed.
• ... stay nimble. As a growing startup, the team and strategy evolves quickly. Be ready to re-calibrate often and stay flexible.
• ... be kind and collaborative. Come in ready to share your ideas and listen to feedback.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity for large global impact working with a team of exceptional engineers on the the most popular ORM in the Node ecosystem
• We provide a Competitive Base Salary in line with industry standards for similar positions.
• As an early-stage startup we also provide competitive Stock-Option Grants.
• 24 Days paid vacation per year.
• 4 Days paid Mental Health Days per year.
• 6 Weeks fully paid Sabbatical Leave after 3 years.
• 20 Weeks fully paid Parental Leave.
• [US] Health, Dental, Vision + 401k Matching
• Generous Tech Budget to make sure you have all the hardware that you need.
• Ergonomic Chair subsidy
• Access to your local co-working space if you prefer to work from an external location to your home.

Remote Work

We are a remote-first organization with an office based in Berlin, Germany. Whether you would like to work remotely, or from the office in Berlin is up to you! We are open to discussing relocation assistance if you would like to join us in Berlin.

To ensure effective collaboration we can currently only accept candidates within the timezone GMT -5 to GMT +3.

What is the process like

Our recruitment process roughly follows the structure below:

• Introductory call with the Head of Product Development & Delivery.
• Take Home Assignment paired with a panel presentation.
• Final Interview with our CEO.
• Offer

What do I do now?

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply via our website, and include your LinkedIn profile (or Resume), and a cover letter telling us more about your interest in Prisma and software.

We will generally be in touch within 7 business days to let you know the outcome of your application.

Prisma is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate against any applicant 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 have the opportunity to contribute their skills and talents. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/prisma-senior-software-engineer-rust