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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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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
A mindset of continuous learning and feedback
Team-oriented approach
Passion for building outstanding developer experience through sustainable, well-tested tools and infrastructure

Nice to have:

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 we offer:

The opportunity to push the boundaries of DX and TypeScript within a fast-growing, early-stage startup
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 with a exercise window of up to 10 years
24 days paid vacation per year
4 mental health days per year
Fully paid parental leave up to 20 weeks
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
[US] Health, Dental, Vision + 401k Matching

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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Remote work

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