[Remote] CLI Engineer at Supabase

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Developer ToolsIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GolangCLI developmentCross-platform developmentFilesystem accessSubprocess managementTerminal handlingPackage distributionPackage installationUnit testingIntegration testingEnd-to-end testingDocumentationVersioningBackwards compatibilityCustomer feedbackOpen source community

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position with no offices, and Supabase provides a WeWork membership or co-working allowance that can be used anywhere in the world.

What are the required skills for the CLI Engineer role?

Key skills include 5+ years of software development experience focused on command-line tools, proficiency in languages like Go, Rust, Python, Node.js, or C++, and deep understanding of cross-platform development concerns such as filesystem access and terminal handling.

What compensation and benefits does Supabase offer?

Every team member receives ESOP (equity ownership), a tech allowance for setting up your work environment, and health benefits covering 100% for employees and 80% for dependents where available.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, 5+ years building CLI tools, proficiency in CLI languages like Go, experience with cross-platform development, package distribution, Git/CI/CD, containerization, and a passion for intuitive CLI user experiences.

Supabase

Open-source backend service for developers

About Supabase

Supabase provides an open-source backend as a service (BaaS) platform that helps developers and businesses create scalable applications more easily. It offers real-time databases, authentication, and storage solutions, all designed to integrate smoothly into existing workflows. This means developers can focus on building their applications without needing to spend a lot of time on backend development. Supabase operates on a freemium model, where users can access basic services for free, while advanced features are available through paid subscriptions. This approach allows it to cater to various user needs. What sets Supabase apart from its competitors is its open-source nature, which allows users to customize the platform and benefit from community-driven enhancements. The company aims to provide a reliable and efficient solution for developers, ensuring high uptime for applications that are critical to their users.

Singapore, SingaporeHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$190.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote work from anywhere

Autonomous work

Health, vision & dental benefits

Generous tech allowance

Annual education allowance

Annual run off-sites

Risks

Increased competition from other open-source BaaS platforms like Appwrite and Nhost.

Potential security vulnerabilities in open-source projects if not regularly updated.

Freemium model may challenge conversion of free users to paid subscribers.

Differentiation

Supabase offers a real-time database with self-documenting APIs for PostgreSQL.

The platform is open-source, allowing for community-driven improvements and customization.

Supabase provides a comprehensive suite of tools for scalable application development.

Upsides

Supabase raised $80M in Series C, totaling $196M in funding.

Growing demand for open-source solutions boosts Supabase's market potential.

Increased interest in real-time data processing aligns with Supabase's capabilities.

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