Backend Engineer
ZipFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Common questions about this position
This is a fully remote position within the APAC region, with no Supabase offices, and the company provides a WeWork membership or co-working allowance for use anywhere in the world.
The role requires ≥5 years backend engineering experience with significant TypeScript and Node.js production work, solid knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), familiarity with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana), direct experience with large file upload/download pipelines at scale, and production-grade PostgreSQL usage.
Every team member receives ESOP (equity ownership) in the company. Salary details are not specified.
Supabase supports a fully remote global team with no offices, emphasizing that you can do your best work from anywhere, and values ownership mentality and empathy towards developer experience.
Strong candidates have ≥5 years of backend experience with TypeScript and Node.js, expertise in cloud infrastructure, containerization, observability, large-scale file pipelines, PostgreSQL, and a track record of full-stack work with an ownership mentality and focus on developer experience.
Open-source backend service for developers
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.