Control Plane Engineer

About the Role

The Control Plane Engineer role is a key part of Supabase's mission to provide a complete backend solution for developers. With a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance, you will help shape the future of the company's API offerings and contribute to the growth and success of the platform.

Supabase is a remote-first company, and as such, you will have the opportunity to work with a global team of talented engineers and developers. With a strong culture of autonomy, flexibility, and open communication, you will be able to work independently and make significant contributions to the company's API development efforts.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and maintain internal and public-facing APIs used across various Supabase products
• Integrate with third-party platforms and partners to develop custom integrations and provide API points for connection
• Collaborate with various teams across Supabase to ensure smooth integration and implementation of API functionality
• Build and enhance testing, debugging, and monitoring tools to ensure public APIs' stability, reliability, and performance
• Work with the dev-workflows team to enhance and improve the Branching experience for Supabase users
• Develop and maintain APIs for OAuth applications and other security-related features
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the overall code quality
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the API development process
• Collaborate with the product team to define and prioritize API requirements and roadmap
• Develop and maintain documentation for internal and public APIs

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in backend API development with strong expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript
• Expertise in designing robust, scalable, and maintainable APIs
• Experience with API versioning, pagination, and error handling best practices
• Knowledge of OAuth, JWT, and API security best practices
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL and relational databases
• Proven ability to build scalable, maintainable APIs and develop tools for testing, debugging, and monitoring API performance
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerized deployments
• Experience with modern tools and frameworks such as Nest.js, Express, and Vitest
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team

Nice to Have

• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and serverless computing
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects

Benefits and Perks

• Fully remote work environment with a global team of talented engineers and developers
• ESOP (equity ownership) in the company
• Tech allowance to set up your ideal work environment
• Health benefits, including 100% coverage for employees and 80% for dependents
• Annual off-sites for team building and collaboration
• Flexible work schedule with asynchronous communication
• Professional development allowance for continuous learning and growth
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Postgres development platform
• Collaborative and autonomous work environment with a strong culture of open communication

• Make sure to highlight your experience with TypeScript and JavaScript in your resume and cover letter, as these are key requirements for the role.
• Familiarize yourself with Supabase's technology stack, including Nest.js, Express, and Vitest, to demonstrate your ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Emphasize your understanding of API design principles, including scalability, reliability, and performance, to show your expertise in building robust APIs.
• Prepare to talk about your experience with API security, including OAuth and JWT, and be ready to provide examples of how you've implemented secure API practices in the past.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerized deployments, and how you've used these tools to streamline API development and deployment.
• Show your passion for working in a remote environment and your ability to communicate effectively with a global team.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions about the company culture, team dynamics, and opportunities for growth and development during the interview process.