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Software Engineer - Surfaces

PlanetScale builds a distributed database platform (Vitess and Postgres) focused on developer experience at scale. The Surfaces team owns user-facing dashboards, CLIs, and APIs; we're looking for a Software Engineer who can build and maintain the dashboard, RESTful APIs, CLIs, and internal admin tools while collaborating with design and product to improve database DX.

Skills

  • 5+ years building web applications
  • Strong Ruby on Rails backend experience
  • React and TypeScript frontend proficiency
  • Familiarity with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)
  • Solid understanding of HTTP, authentication, and browser APIs
  • Experience with feature flags and progressive rollouts
  • Modern CSS experience (Tailwind or similar)

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain app.planetscale.com dashboard and user-facing UIs.
  • Design, implement, document, and publish RESTful APIs consumed by the dashboard and external users.
  • Develop and maintain CLI tooling (Go) and integrations such as Terraform providers or MCP servers.
  • Create internal admin tools and automation to support engineers and support teams.
  • Collaborate with design and product to iterate quickly on UX and feature rollouts.
  • Debug and resolve cross-system issues involving frontend, backend, and databases.
  • Use feature flags and progressive rollouts to deploy changes safely.

Education

  • No specific degree required; open to all educational backgrounds
  • Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field preferred but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and variable compensation
  • Equity ownership
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible remote work and distributed team support
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Inclusive, diverse company culture and accommodations for interviews
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BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical Insurance
Paid Time-Off
Flex-Friendly
WFH Reimbursements
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SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
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$120,000/yr - $290,000/yr
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Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2026
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