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.We're looking for an engineer to own the deployment and operational infrastructure of Multigres, our distributed Postgres platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the Multigres Operator, ensuring reliable cloud deployments, and creating the tooling that powers our Kubernetes-based infrastructure.What You’ll Be Responsible for:Build and maintain the Multigres Operator - Maintain our Go-based Kubernetes operator that orchestrates distributed Postgres deploymentsArchitect cloud deployment infrastructure - Design and implement robust deployment patterns for EKS and other Kubernetes platformsManage storage and networking layers - Work with CSI drivers, persistent volumes, and cross-cloud networking to ensure data reliability and connectivityDevelop deployment tooling - Create internal tools and automation for provisioning, scaling, and managing Multigres clustersEnsure operational excellence - Build monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic capabilities into the deployment layerCollaborate across teams - Work with database engineers, SRE, and product teams to deliver seamless deployment experiencesYou Might Be a Good Fit If You have:Strong systems programming skills - Proficiency in Go and experience building production-grade operators or controllersDeep Kubernetes expertise - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes internals, custom resources, and cloud-managed Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS)Database operations knowledge - Understanding of database deployment patterns, backup/restore, replication, and high availabilityDistributed systems experience - Familiarity with consensus protocols, failure scenarios, and designing for resilienceCloud infrastructure background - Experience with cloud-native deployment tooling, IaC (Terraform, Pulumi), and cloud provider APIsProduction operations mindset - Track record of building reliable, observable, and maintainable systemsNice to Have:Experience with CSI storage drivers and storage orchestration in KubernetesKnowledge of cross-cloud networking tools like Cilium, Istio, or similar service mesh technologiesPrior work with sharded query serving systems like VitessContributions to open-source infrastructure projectsWhat 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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