[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

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, along with over 5 years of software development experience focused on command-line tools. Proficiency in programming languages like Go, Rust, Python, Node.js, or C++ is required, as is a deep understanding of cross-platform development concerns, package distribution, and installation mechanisms. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, database migration management, and the Postgres line protocol is also expected.

Responsibilities

The CLI Engineer will design and develop consistent, secure, and performant CLI tools in Golang for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Responsibilities include collaborating with product teams to define CLI functionality, implementing comprehensive testing strategies, creating detailed documentation, managing releases and backwards compatibility, and monitoring usage to gather feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the open-source community.

Skills

Golang

CLI development

Cross-platform development

Filesystem access

Subprocess management

Terminal handling

Package distribution

Package installation

Unit testing

Integration testing

End-to-end testing

Documentation

Versioning

Backwards compatibility

Customer feedback

Open source community

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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