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Software Engineer - PlanetScale Vitess

PlanetScale

Remote · worldwide, UTC+4 accepted$10,000–24,167 gross/mofull-timeHimalayas

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You will collaborate with a team of expert engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges.
  • You are passionate about building high-quality, scalable systems and take pride in writing clean, maintainable code.
  • Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
  • 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.
  • 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.

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    Work format
    Remote
    Seniority
    Mid
    Posted
    23 Aug 2026
    Last verified
    4 Oct 2026
    Apply by
    22 Oct 2026

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