Supabase

Support Engineer (APAC)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Database Platforms, Developer SupportIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Supabase is an open-source database platform built by developers for developers. Supabase adds auth, realtime, storage, restful APIs, and edge functions to Postgres. We are seeking Support Engineers to provide world-class developer support for anyone experiencing issues or seeking guidance when using Supabase. The support team is globally distributed with a strong focus on minimizing time to fix, and works closely with the product engineering and growth teams.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in customer support, providing developer support to technical customers.
  • SQL Proficiency: Proficient in SQL (ideally PostgreSQL). Comfortable with complex SQL queries. Database administration experience is a plus.
  • Operating Systems: Skilled in using Linux/Unix operating systems and the command line.
  • GitHub Experience: Experienced working with GitHub Issues and Discussions.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with popular JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, and Svelte and experience with Node.js.
  • Education: A degree in Computer Science is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide initial and timely responses to all support cases for a variety of topics (billing, pre-sales, optimization, implementation).
  • Triage support cases, directing users to previous answers, code examples, documentation, or escalating to specific team members.
  • Monitor multiple feedback channels, e.g., GitHub Issues & Discussions (https://github.com/supabase/supabase/issues).
  • Identify where internal tooling might be developed or obtained to improve support efficiency.
  • Reproduce issues, create test cases, and improve test coverage (if experience with testing is available).

Application Instructions

  • The entire process is fully remote and communication will occur via email or video chat.
  • Submit your application.
  • The team will review submissions and may conduct a short screening interview via video call.
  • If successful, you will be invited to up to four interviews.

Company Information

  • Company: Supabase
  • Type: Startup
  • Team: Globally distributed, founded more than 30 startups, with over 30 nationalities.
  • Values: Collaborative open source, “dogfooding” everything, and supporting existing communities.
  • Benefits:
    • 100% remote work
    • No location-based salary adjustment
    • Autonomous work
    • Health, Vision, and Dental benefits (100% for employees, 80% for dependents)
    • Tech Allowance for office setup
    • Annual Education Allowance
    • Annually run off-sites
  • Time Zones: Full-time position with a required location in APAC time zones.

Skills

SQL
PostgreSQL
Linux/Unix
Command Line
GitHub Issues
GitHub Discussions
JavaScript
React
Vue
Svelte
Node.js
Customer Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation

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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