Software Engineer joining PlanetScale's core engineering team to build the next generation of database infrastructure. The platform offers Postgres and Vitess clusters (Vitess being an open-source clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL). The role designs critical systems serving millions of queries per second and works with high autonomy. Fully remote (US). Base salary range $120,000 - $290,000.
Responsibilities
- ▹Design and build critical systems that power PlanetScale's database platform, serving millions of queries per second
- ▹Collaborate with a team of expert engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges
- ▹Work independently to solve engineering and business problems with little direction and high autonomy
- ▹Work directly with customers to understand their needs and translate them into robust technical solutions
Requirements
- ▹5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems
- ▹Strong proficiency in Go, with experience in other languages like Python, Java, or C++
- ▹Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
- ▹Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications
- ▹Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
Nice to have
- ▹Experience with database internals, query optimization, or distributed consensus algorithms
- ▹Contributions to open-source projects, especially in the database or infrastructure space
- ▹Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- ▹Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and debugging tools
- ▹Previous experience at a high-growth technology company
Soft skills
Passionate about building high-quality, scalable systems and writing clean, maintainable codeComfortable working with large codebases and quickly contributing to complex systemsThrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring junior engineersExcellent problem-solving and debugging across multiple systemsSelf-motivated and able to work independently with minimal guidance
What we offer
- ▹Base salary range $120,000 - $290,000 USD
- ▹Total compensation: base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity