Software Engineer - Sharded Postgres
PlanetScaleSan Francisco, California, United States • United States
Posted September 8, 2025
120000 - 290000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
PlanetScale is a MySQL-compatible database that offers scale, performance, and reliability without compromising developer experience. Key features include horizontal sharding and non-blocking schema changes. Backed by leading VCs like a16z and Kleiner Perkins, PlanetScale was founded by experts from tech giants such as YouTube, PayPal, Dropbox, and GitHub.
Job Description
PlanetScale is seeking a Software Engineer to join their core engineering team and develop the next generation of database infrastructure. They are expanding rapidly and need to build sharded Postgres, a key platform for handling large-scale data. The role involves designing and building critical systems, collaborating with engineers, and working independently with high autonomy.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems
- Strong proficiency in Go, with experience in Python, Java, or C++
- Experience with Postgres, MySQL or other relational databases
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
