At Prisma we are building the data layer for modern applications. If you are fascinated by the software that power large technology companies such as Twitter, Airbnb and Facebook but want the challenges and freedom that come with working in a small startup, then a job at Prisma might be for you.

With funding from top-tier Silicon Valley investors Amplify Partners and Kleiner Perkins we are a small and dedicated team in Berlin working on making advanced data infrastructure developed at large tech companies accessible to all developers around the world.

We are focused on bottom-up adoption, and most of our software is open-source. At Prisma you will be part of a vibrant community. Prisma users often engage with the company on GitHub and Slack.

What are we looking for in a Developer Advocate Intern?

We are looking for an enthusiastic student (Computer Science, Software Engineering or a similar field) with an interest in education and community to join us full-time as a Developer Advocate Intern.

The duration of the internship is flexible in the range between 3 and 6 months.

What does a Developer Advocate Intern do at Prisma?

Here are some of the mosts typical responsibilities of a Developer Advocate Intern at Prisma:

• Maintenance of Prisma content and resources: Help to keep Prisma content up to date and make sure it reflects the latest versions.
• Coding demo projects: Build, share, document and maintain sample Prisma apps to help users understand the main use cases of Prisma.
• Support the Marketing team: Validate Marketing assets for technical correctness, come up with creative ideas for social media initiatives, support running of events, ...
• Writing technical articles: Write tutorials and other technical content.
• Building community: Build and maintain personal relationships and contribute to our active community by engaging directly with our user base.
• Engaging with Prisma Ambassadors: Review new applications, help onboard new Ambassadors and engage with the Ambassador community on a regular basis.

What does the candidate profile look like?

We believe the successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic about software development and developer communities.
• Have some experience building backend applications in Node.js.
• Be fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Have knowledge of relational databases (knowledge of other databases is a plus).
• Be passionate about helping other developers solve problems and have an educational mindset.

The following experience would also be a plus:

• Have some formal or informal experience in teaching: training, tutoring, mentoring, etc.
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with backend technologies such as GraphQL, gRPC, Serverless, microservices, as well as frameworks/libraries like NestJS, hapi, Express,...
• Experience with other ORMs like TypeORM, Sequelize, MikroORM or lower-level database libraries like Objection or knex.js.
• Experience working with and editing video.
• Experience working with open source software and/or with the open source community.

What's it like to work at Prisma?

You're likely to be a great fit for the team if you ...

• ... have an ownership mindset. As part of a young startup, you'll have an outsize impact on decisions and the way things are executed.
• ... stay nimble. As a growing startup, the team and strategy evolves quickly. Be ready to re-calibrate often and stay flexible.
• ... be kind and collaborative. Come in ready to share your ideas and listen to feedback.

Remote Work

We are a remote-first organisation with an office based in Berlin, Germany. Whether you would like to work remotely, or from the office in Berlin is up to you! We are open to discussing relocation assistance if you would like to join us in Berlin.

To ensure effective collaboration we can currently only accept candidates within the timezone GMT -6 to GMT +3.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity for large global impact working on one of the fastest growing open-source tools. You will form part of the very beginnings of our journey into a commercial offering.
• We provide a Competitive Base Salary in line with industry standards for similar positions.
• 24 Days paid vacation per year.
• 4 Days paid Mental Health Days per year.
• [US] Health, Dental, Vision + 401k Matching
• Access to your local co-working space if you prefer to work from an external location to your home.

What is the process like?

Our recruitment process roughly follows the structure below:

1. Introductory call with our People Operations person.
2. First interview with the Head of Developer Advocacy.
3. Take home challenge (with compensation).
4. Offer

What do I do now?

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply via our website, and include your LinkedIn profile (or Resume), writing samples, or anything else that you think might give us a good sense of who you are.

We will generally be in touch within 7 business days to let you know the outcome of your application.

Prisma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.