Senior software engineer (typescript) [prisma orm]

Prisma Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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.

What would a Senior TypeScript Engineer at Prisma do?

• You will join a team of skilled TypeScript engineers tackling challenges across the stack to deliver a market-leading ORM.

A Typical Day At Prisma Might Include

• 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 for internal teams and 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, ensuring Prisma stays at the forefront of modern development.

What does the candidate profile look like?

• 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; able to express complex technical concepts with clarity.
• 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 Skills

• 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’s it like to work at Prisma?

• Ownership mindset: as part of a small team, you’ll have an outsize impact on decisions and execution.
• Stay nimble: the team and strategy evolve quickly; be ready to recalibrate often.
• Kind and collaborative: come in ready to share ideas and listen to feedback.

What’s in it for you

• The 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.
• Stock-option grants with a 10-year exercise window.
• 24 days paid vacation per year.
• 4 mental health days per year.
• Fully paid parental leave up to 20 weeks.
• Generous tech budget for hardware.
• Ergonomic chair subsidy.
• Access to local co-working space if you prefer an external location.
• US health, dental, vision, and 401k matching.

Remote Work

We are a remote-first organization with an office in Berlin. Remote work is supported; relocation assistance may be discussed. We can currently accept candidates within the timezone GMT -5 to GMT +3.

What is the process like?

• Introductory Call with your future manager.
• Take Home Assignment followed by a Technical Interview based on your submission.
• System Design Interview with a senior member of our engineering team.
• Interview with our Head of Engineering.
• Final Interview with our 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 repositories, or anything else that helps us understand who you are. We generally respond within 7 business days.

EEO notice

Prisma is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.