Overview
Prisma Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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 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. We also offer Prisma Accelerate and Studio as part of our 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.
Role
Senior TypeScript Engineer
What would a Senior TypeScript Engineer at Prisma do?
Responsibilities
* Join a team of skilled TypeScript engineers tackling challenges across the stack to deliver a market-leading ORM.
* Expand 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.
* Build new libraries and tools that serve as foundational components for internal teams and the developer community.
* Elevate the developer experience by shaping intuitive, high-quality tools for database access.
* Advance TypeScript adoption by exploring and applying the latest language features to keep Prisma at the forefront of modern development.
Candidate profile
Description
* 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; 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
* Contributions to open source projects (maintainer or active contributor).
* Experience with systems-level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Go, Zig) and 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’s it like to work at Prisma?
* Ownership mindset: as part of a small team, you’ll have an outsized impact on decisions and execution.
* Stay nimble: the team and strategy evolve quickly; be ready to recalibrate and stay flexible.
* Be kind and collaborative: share ideas and listen to feedback.
What’s in it for you
* Opportunity to push the boundaries of DX and TypeScript within a fast-growing, early-stage startup with roots in Silicon Valley and Berlin.
* Competitive base salary aligned with industry standards for similar roles.
* Stock-option grants with a long exercise window (up to 10 years).
* 25–26 days paid vacation per year (or as specified by policy).
* 4 mental health days per year.
* Fully paid parental leave up to 20 weeks.
* Generous tech budget and ergonomic chair subsidy.
* Access to a local co-working space if desired.
* [US] Health, Dental, Vision + 401k Matching.
Remote work and location
Remote-first organization with an office in Berlin. Remote work or office work in Berlin is fine. Relocation assistance may be discussed. Timezone: within GMT -5 to GMT +3.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process roughly follows this structure:
* Introductory call with your future manager.
* Take-home assignment followed by a technical interview.
* System design interview with a senior engineer.
* Interview with Head of Engineering.
* Final interview with the 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 typically respond within 7 business days.
Prisma is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace.
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