Multigres Deployment Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
The Multigres Deployment Engineer role at Supabase stands out for its focus on distributed Postgres deployments and cloud infrastructure. As a key member of the team, you'll own the deployment and operational infrastructure of Multigres, working closely with database engineers, SRE, and product teams. What's unique about this role is the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge, open-source-first company that's pushing the boundaries of database technology. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their systems programming skills, Go proficiency, and experience with Kubernetes internals.
Job Description
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. We're looking for an engineer to own the deployment and operational infrastructure of Multigres, our distributed Postgres platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the Multigres Operator, ensuring reliable cloud deployments, and creating the tooling that powers our Kubernetes-based infrastructure. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: - Build and maintain the Multigres Operator - Maintain our Go-based Kubernetes operator that orchestrates distributed Postgres deployments - Architect cloud deployment infrastructure - Design and implement robust deployment patterns for EKS and other Kubernetes platforms - Manage storage and networking layers - Work with CSI drivers, persistent volumes, and cross-cloud networking to ensure data reliability and connectivity - Develop deployment tooling - Create internal tools and automation for provisioning, scaling, and managing Multigres clusters - Ensure operational excellence - Build monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic capabilities into the deployment layer - Collaborate across teams - Work with database engineers, SRE, and product teams to deliver seamless deployment experiences YOU MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE: - Strong systems programming skills - Proficiency in Go and experience building production-grade operators or controllers - Deep Kubernetes expertise - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes internals, custom resources, and cloud-managed Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS) - Database operations knowledge - Understanding of database deployment patterns, backup/restore, replication, and high availability - Distributed systems experience - Familiarity with consensus protocols, failure scenarios, and designing for resilience - Cloud infrastructure background - Experience with cloud-native deployment tooling, IaC (Terraform, Pulumi), and cloud provider APIs - Production operations mindset - Track record of building reliable, observable, and maintainable systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with CSI storage drivers and storage orchestration in Kubernetes - Knowledge of cross-cloud networking tools like Cilium, Istio, or similar service mesh technologies - Prior work with sharded query serving systems like Vitess - Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects WHAT WE OFFER - Fully Remote We hire globally.
- ESOP 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.
- Health Benefits Supabase covers 100% of health insurance for employees and 80% for dependents, wherever you are.
- 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.
- ~400 team members - 60+ countries - 20+ languages spoken - Over $1B raised (including our $500M Series F) - 540,000+ community members We move fast, build in public, and use what we ship.
How to Stand Out
- tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with Kubernetes, Go, and cloud infrastructure in your application and resume.
- tip: Be prepared to demonstrate your systems programming skills and experience with distributed systems.
- tip: Research Supabase's technology stack and be ready to discuss how you can contribute to the company's mission.
- tip: Emphasize your ability to work independently and manage your own time, as Supabase operates asynchronously.
- tip: Don't be afraid to ask about the company culture and values during the interview process, to ensure you're a good fit for the team.
- tip: Be prepared to talk about your experience with database operations, including deployment patterns, backup/restore, and replication.
- tip: Show your passion for building reliable, observable, and maintainable systems, and explain how you've achieved this in previous roles.
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