PlanetScale

PlanetScale is a database-as-a-service company that provides a serverless MySQL platform built on the Vitess open-source database clustering technology, originally developed at YouTube. The company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale MySQL databases with features like branching, non-blocking schema changes, and global replication, serving a wide range of customers from startups to large enterprises. Headquartered in San Francisco, PlanetScale operates as a fully remote-first company with a distributed team across the globe.

PlanetScale has a growing presence in Spain, with open roles for engineering and support positions that can be performed remotely or from a Spanish location. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, emphasis on open-source contributions (particularly to Vitess), and a collaborative, async-first work environment. For international professionals, PlanetScale offers the opportunity to work with a globally distributed team, contribute to cutting-edge database infrastructure, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a well-funded, high-growth tech company.