Software Engineer – Surfaces

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Contribute to app.planetscale.com, overseeing the creation and management of Vitess and Postgres databases.

• Engage with various programming languages, focusing on Go (CLI), React + TypeScript (dashboard), and Ruby on Rails (backend API).

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of Vitess and Postgres.

• Develop, document, and release RESTful APIs utilized by end users and the dashboard.

• Enhance internal administration tools to support engineers and customer support teams.

• Address engineering and business challenges independently with a high degree of autonomy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of software engineering experience in building web applications.

• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails for backend development.

• Experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development.

• Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.

• Understanding of web fundamentals including HTTP, authentication, and browser APIs.

• Knowledge of feature flags and progressive rollouts to facilitate rapid and safe development.

• Proficient in modern CSS, including Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first frameworks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Total compensation package includes base salary, variable compensation, benefits, and equity.