Data Platform Reliability Engineer - Postgres
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Requirements
• Deep understanding of Postgres internals, architecture, and advanced features. • Production experience with replication (logical and physical), backups, and disaster recovery. • Strong command of query optimization, EXPLAIN plans, indexing strategies, and performance tuning. • Experience managing Postgres at scale in cloud environments. • Hands-on experience with AWS RDS for platform infrastructure. • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts, networking, and storage systems. • Understanding of IaC tools and automation approaches. • Experience with other cloud database services (GCP Cloud SQL, Azure Database) is a plus. • PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MINDSET • Track record of maintaining high-availability database systems. • Obsessive about monitoring, observability, and measuring what matters. • Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. • Experience with production troubleshooting and supporting live systems. • STRONG WRITTEN COMMUNICATION • You write clear run books and technical documentation. • You're good at explaining complex database concepts to different audiences. • You record decisions and share knowledge effectively in async environments. • OWNERSHIP MINDSET • You thrive operating independently with high-level guidance. • You see problems through to resolution, not just escalation. • You automate repetitive tasks and build tools to make the team more effective. • Proficiency in TypeScript or Go (we can teach these). • Experience with Postgres extensions and customization. • Contributions to Postgres or database-related open source projects. • Familiarity with backup tools like WAL-G, pgBackRest, or Barman. • Experience with database migration strategies and tooling. • Background in SRE or DevOps practices.
Benefits
• We hire globally. We believe you can do your best work from anywhere. There are no Supabase offices, but we provide a WeWork membership or co-working allowance you can use anywhere in the world. • Every team member receives ESOP (equity ownership) in the company. We want everyone to share in the upside of what we’re building together. • Tech Allowance • Use this budget to set up your ideal work environment—laptop, monitor, headphones, or whatever helps you do your best work. • Supabase covers 100% of health insurance for employees and 80% for dependents, wherever you are. Your wellbeing and your family’s health are important to us. • Annual Off-Sites • Once a year, the entire company gathers in a new city for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun. It’s a highlight of our year. • Flexible Work • We operate asynchronously and trust you to manage your own time. You know what needs to be done and when. • Professional Development • Every team member receives an annual education allowance to spend on learning—courses, books, conferences, or anything that supports your growth.