Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript) [Prisma ORM] Lisboa

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Script) [Prisma ORM] role at Prisma.

At Prisma, we build advanced data infrastructure for modern applications. Our small, distributed team works on making the technology developed by large tech companies accessible to developers worldwide. Prisma’s open‑source tools are trusted by over 400, 000 developers each month and attract more than 43, 000 Git
Hub stars.

Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work with a team of skilled Type
Script engineers to build a market‑leading ORM. Your typical day may include expanding Prisma Client, designing new libraries, and elevating the developer experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 (DX) by shaping intuitive, high‑quality tools that make database access a delight.
• Advance Type
  Script adoption by exploring and applying the latest language features.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Senior Software Engineer or equivalent, delivering production‑grade systems.
• Deep backend engineering expertise with Java
  Script/Type
  Script and clean, 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 under demanding conditions.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A mindset of continuous learning and feedback, proactive collaboration, and a passion for building sustainable developer tools.
• Team‑oriented approach: value pairing, mentoring, and supporting peers.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Contributions to open source projects.
• Experience with systems‑level languages (C, C++, Go, Zig) and low‑level performance optimization.
• Experience with edge computing platforms (e. g. , Vercel Edge, Cloudflare Workers).
• Exposure to or curiosity about Web
  Assembly and its backend applications.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence DX and Type
  Script in a fast‑growing startup.
• Competitive base salary aligned with industry standards.
• Competitive stock‑option grants with up to 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 and ergonomic equipment.
• Access to local co‑working space if preferred over home location.
• Health, Dental, Vision benefits and 401(k) matching (US).

Remote Work

We are a remote‑first organization based in Berlin, Germany. Candidates may work remotely or from the Berlin office. We accept candidates in the GMT‑5 to GMT +3 time zones and may discuss relocation assistance for Berlin.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with the future manager.
• Take‑home assignment followed by a technical interview.
• System design interview with a senior engineer.
• Interview with the Head of Engineering.
• Final interview with the CEO.
• Offer.

Apply Now

Please apply via our website and include your Linked
In profile, resume, Git
Hub repositories, or any other material that showcases your experience.

We will generally reach out within 7 business days with the outcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prisma is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants are encouraged to apply.