Requirements and responsibilities
Supabase is the Postgres development platform, built by developers for developers. We provide a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search. All services are deeply integrated and designed for growth.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Postgres Engineer to join our Postgres Team and help maintain and expand the stability and functionality of our hosted Postgres offering . You’ll work closely with customers, partners, product, engineering, support and success, helping us maintain a secure, stable, performant, and functional Postgres foundation.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in async, fast-paced environments and is excited about building developer tools that scale to millions.What you'll own:Build and maintain PostgreSQL extensions in C and Rust, with a deep understanding of internals — parser, planner, WAL mechanics, and MVCCDiagnose and resolve issues in managed PostgreSQL deployments, including custom extension failures, core dump analysis, and performance bottlenecksOwn idempotent deployment pipelines across thousands of running PostgreSQL instances, including testing and rollout strategiesManage complex extension ecosystems — compatibility, upgrade paths, and conflict resolutionWork with PostgreSQL's background worker framework, shared memory management, and hook system to build reliable, scalable functionalityCollaborate closely with customers, partners, product, engineering, support, and success teams to maintain a secure, stable, and performant Postgres foundationWhat you bring:Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals - query planner, executor, and storage engine mechanicsProven experience building PostgreSQL extensions in both C and RustStrong knowledge of PostgreSQL's permission model: RLS, roles, and grant systemsExperience troubleshooting production issues in managed PostgreSQL environments, including custom extension issues, performance bottlenecks, and resource contentionComfortable building, testing, and owning idempotent deployments across thousands of running Postgres instancesAbility to read and navigate PostgreSQL source code confidentlyExperience with multi-tenant database architecturesExperience running PostgreSQL at scaleWhat We OfferFully RemoteWe hire globally. We believe you can do your best work from anywhere. There are no Supabase offices, but we provide a WeWork membership or co-working allowance you can use anywhere in the world.ESOPEvery team member receives ESOP (equity ownership) in the company. We want everyone to share in the upside of what we’re building together.Tech AllowanceUse this budget to set up your ideal work environment—laptop, monitor, headphones, or whatever helps you do your best work.Health BenefitsSupabase covers 100% of health insurance for employees and 80% for dependents, wherever you are. Your wellbeing and your family’s health are important to us.Annual Off-SitesOnce a year, the entire company gathers in a new city for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun. It’s a highlight of our year.Flexible WorkWe operate asynchronously and trust you to manage your own time. You know what needs to be done and when.Professional DevelopmentEvery team member receives an annual education allowance to spend on learning—courses, books, conferences, or anything that supports your growth.About the TeamSupabase was born-remote and open-source-first. We believe our globally distributed team is our secret weapon in building tools developers love.280+ team members55+ countries20+ languages spoken$500M raised500,000+ community membersWe move fast, build in public, and use what we ship. If it’s in your project, we probably use it in ours too. We believe deeply in the open-source ecosystem and strive to support—not replace—existing tools and communities.Hiring ProcessWe keep things simple, async-friendly, and respectful of your time:Apply – Our team will review your application.Intro Call – A short video chat to get to know each other.Interviews – Up to four calls with:Team LeadsFuture teammatesSomeone cross-functional from product, growth, or engineering (depending on the role)Someone from our leadership/founding teamDecision – We may follow up with a final question or go straight to offer.All communication is remote and we aim to move fast.
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