Software Engineer - Internal Tools

You fix the annoying thing to save time.

You'd rather ship something small this week than plan something big for next quarter.

You ask good questions, take feedback well, and want to learn from engineers more senior than you.

You want to be in the room with your team, not on a call.

You're excited about AI tools not just to write code faster, but to design and ship whole systems.

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.

If you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate!

An employee's total compensation consists of base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any further questions when we engage with you to begin the interview process.

Base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD