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Software Engineer - PlanetScale Vitess at PlanetScale

Department: Engineering

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Compensation

$120,000 – $290,000/yr

Setup
Remote
Location
Emea, Central Sulawesi
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

PlanetScale is hiring a Software Engineer to design and build critical systems for its database platform, including Postgres and Vitess clusters. The role involves solving complex distributed-systems challenges, working independently with high autonomy, collaborating with expert engineers, and translating customer needs into robust technical solutions. Candidates need at least five years of backend software engineering experience, strong Go proficiency, experience with relational databases and distributed systems at scale, and knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications. The position offers a base salary of $120,000 to $290,000 USD plus variable compensation, benefits, and equity.

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