Data API Engineer

About Supabase

Supabase is the Postgres development platform, built by developers for developers. We provide a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search. All services are deeply integrated and designed for growth.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Data API Engineer to join our Data API Team and help improve the feature set, reliability and performance of our Data API, based on the PostgREST project.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in async, fast-paced environments and is excited about building developer tools that scale to millions.

Responsibilities

• Work on PostgREST’s PostgreSQL driver (based on Hasql) and remove bottlenecks and improve its performance.
• Work on PostgREST development of new features and bug fixes, aligned towards the goal of a multitenant Data API.
• Resolve incidents and escalated support issues, while also improving observability and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to debug and solve integration issues with the Supabase platform.

Qualifications

• Strong Haskell skills with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience using the C language.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and plpgsql scripting in PostgreSQL.
• Strong track record of contributing to and engaging with open-source projects. Bonus points if you’ve maintained an open source project.
• Strong experience with providing technical support to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Experience with debugging applications under the Linux operating system.

What We Offer

• Fully Remote: We hire globally. WeWork membership or co-working allowance provided.
• ESOP: Equity ownership in the company.
• Tech Allowance: Budget for your ideal work environment.
• Health Benefits: 100% coverage for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Annual Off-Sites: Yearly week-long company gathering in a new city.
• Flexible Work: Asynchronous work environment.
• Professional Development: Annual education allowance for learning.