[Remote] Head of R&D (Engineering) at Supabase

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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Postgres Development Platform, Developer Tools, InfrastructureIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementProduct RoadmappingHiringOnboardingCareer DevelopmentEngineering StandardsProject TrackingAlertingOn-callAutoscalingHigh AvailabilityCollaborationTechnical DirectionPostgresDeveloper ToolsInfrastructure ProductsETLChange Data Capture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

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

What benefits does Supabase offer?

Benefits include fully remote work globally, ESOP equity ownership for every team member, a tech allowance for setting up your work environment, and 100% coverage of health insurance for employees plus 80% for dependents.

What skills and experience are required for the Head of R&D role?

Required experience includes managing multiple engineering teams, leading remote globally distributed teams, strong organizational skills for roadmaps and execution, hiring and mentoring teams, familiarity with the Postgres ecosystem, and excellent communication skills.

What is the team structure under this role?

The role leads 5 Postgres-focused engineering teams (Multigres, OrioleDB, ETL, Storage, Wrappers, Postgres), consisting of about 15 engineers and growing.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has proven experience managing multiple remote engineering teams, especially in developer tools or infrastructure, deep familiarity with Postgres in at least 1-2 areas, and a collaborative low-ego approach with strong execution skills.

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