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Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript) [Prisma Postgres]



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Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript) (Prisma Postgres) — Prisma, Madrid, Spain

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.

Our open‑source tools are trusted by developers worldwide, and Prisma Postgres is our flagship product designed to enhance PostgreSQL with modern developer workflows, performance optimizations, and seamless scaling.

Join our Prisma Data Platform team, responsible for Accelerate, Prisma Postgres and the bare‑metal cloud those products are built on.

You will contribute across the stack to the team’s projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and deploy a websocket server enabling Prisma Postgres access from WASM environments where TCP connections are unavailable.

  • Collaborate with the ORM team to define the server protocol for client adapters.

  • Choose and deploy a globally distributed configuration store (e.g., etcd, rqlite) for encrypted authentication secrets to enable global routing for Prisma Postgres.

  • Work with an infra engineer to automate bare‑metal server provisioning to reduce setup time.

  • Troubleshoot and fix connectivity issues experienced by customers.

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in agile software engineering teams, delivering robust web applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and Go.
  • Experience 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 thoughtful decision‑making; capable of balancing pragmatism with impact.

  • Strong English communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to collaborate across teams.

  • Structured problem‑solving, goal setting, and effective execution with stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive base salary and stock options, with extended post‑termination exercise windows.

  • Fully remote work within specified time zones; option to use a local co‑working space up to ten days per month.

  • Generous time off, including paid vacation and sick leave, plus parental benefits and sabbatical leave after three years.

  • Mental health support and access to professional resources.

  • Tech and ergonomic budget and an ergonomic chair subsidy.

  • Annual offsites and relocation support for team members moving to Berlin after twelve months.

  • (US) Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Remote Work

We can currently 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.

The above outlines the process; steps may be added or removed based on information gathered during hiring.

If this is the right position for you, please submit your resume and supporting documentation via the link on this page.

We typically respond within 7 business days.

Equal Opportunity

In line with our Fair Treatment and Equal Opportunity Policy and Disability Policy, Prisma follows fair and merit‑based hiring practices.

We evaluate all candidates on skills, experience and qualifications, and we do not make decisions based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, parental status, disability, religion, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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