Software Engineer - PlanetScale Vitess

p PlanetScale is growing rapidly and reinventing the database space. The PlanetScale platform offers both Postgres and Vitess clusters. Vitess, an open-source database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL, enables businesses to efficiently handle large-scale data workloads — without sacrificing developer experience. /p

p Our customers entrust us with what is often their most precious digital asset, their data, so the stakes couldn't be higher. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our core engineering team and help us build the next generation of database infrastructure. /p

h3 id= whats-the-job-to-be-done What's the job to be done? /h3

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li You will design and build critical systems that power PlanetScale's database platform, serving millions of queries per second for some of the world's largest applications. /li

li You will collaborate with a team of expert engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges. /li

li You will work independently to solve engineering and business problems with little direction and high autonomy. /li

li You will work directly with customers to understand their needs and translate them into robust technical solutions. /li

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h3 id= these-attributes-best-describe-you These attributes best describe you… /h3

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li You are passionate about building high-quality, scalable systems and take pride in writing clean, maintainable code. /li

li You have strong experience with distributed systems, databases, and performance optimization. /li

li You are comfortable working with large codebases and can quickly understand and contribute to complex systems. /li

li You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring junior engineers. /li

li You have excellent problem-solving skills and can debug complex issues across multiple systems. /li

li You are self-motivated and can work independently with minimal guidance while making sound technical decisions. /li

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h3 id= what-you-will-need What you will need /h3

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li 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems /li

li Strong proficiency in Go, with experience in other languages like Python, Java, or C++ /li

li Experience with MySQL or other relational databases /li

li Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications /li

li Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale /li

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h3 id= what-else-will-help-you-be-successful What else will help you be successful /h3

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li Experience with database internals, query optimization, or distributed consensus algorithms /li

li Contributions to open-source projects, especially in the database or infrastructure space /li

li Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) /li

li Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and debugging tools /li

li Previous experience at a high-growth technology company /li

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h3 id= why-planetscale Why PlanetScale /h3

p We're redefining how high-growth companies manage data at scale—and we work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the core of building the platform that powers world-class apps used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. PlanetScale is a profitable company with a philosophy centered around building small teams of p99 individuals and is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America. /p

p At PlanetScale we believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive no matter the location. Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We strive to build an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are a candidate or an employee. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, pregnancy status, and veteran status. /p

p If you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate! /p

h3 id= total-compensation-and-pay-transparency Total Compensation and Pay Transparency /h3

p An employee's total compensation consists of base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any further questions when we engage with you to begin the interview process. /p

p strong Base salary range: $120,000 - $290,000 USD /strong /p