Postgres Deployment Engineer (Nix)

About the Role

The role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, async environments and is passionate about building developer tools that scale to millions. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who value independence, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication.

Supabase is a company that believes in the power of remote work and is committed to creating a work environment that is flexible, autonomous, and conducive to growth. As a Postgres Deployment Engineer, you will be expected to manage your time effectively, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results.

What You Will Do

• Package software into the supabase/postgres repository using Nix (with flakes), and transition packaging from traditional to Nix over time.
• Manage PostgreSQL lifecycles, ensuring timely major, minor, and extension upgrades.
• Expand platform release systems to enable developers to self-service.
• Optimize CI/CD and tooling, specifically expanding GitHub Actions, team tooling, and testing/release approaches.
• Resolve production issues by proactively identifying and fixing problems in customer deployments.
• Maintain best practices and tests to ensure enhanced stability and decreased deployment risks.
• Collaborate with the PostgreSQL team to refine internal methodologies and technical decision-making.
• Develop and maintain documentation for deployment processes and procedures.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in PostgreSQL and Nix, and apply this knowledge to improve Supabase's offerings.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and its ecosystem, including extensions and performance optimization.
• Proven experience in infrastructure management, tooling, and optimization.
• Proficiency in the Nix package management system (including flakes) alongside Ansible, Packer, Docker, QEMU/KVM, AWS, and Kubernetes.
• Experience building for multiple architectures, specifically Linux and Darwin/macOS aarch64 targets.
• Comfort with polyglot environments, including builds for C/C++, Go, JavaScript, and Rust-based projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in async or globally distributed teams, with a strong ability to work independently and proactively.
• Willingness to mentor and take on responsibility for teaching the engineering team to use and contribute to Nix-based work.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based database solutions and their deployment.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Certification in PostgreSQL or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• Fully remote work arrangement, with the option to work from anywhere in the world.
• ESOP (equity ownership) in the company, allowing you to share in the upside of Supabase's growth.
• Tech allowance to set up your ideal work environment, including laptop, monitor, headphones, or other equipment.
• Health benefits, with 100% coverage for employees and 80% coverage for dependents.
• Annual off-sites, where the entire company gathers for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun.
• Flexible work arrangement, with the trust to manage your own time and prioritize tasks.
• Professional development allowance, to spend on courses, books, conferences, or other learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who value independence, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication.

• Familiarize yourself with Supabase's technology stack, including PostgreSQL, Nix, and Kubernetes, to demonstrate your expertise and enthusiasm for the role.
• Showcase your experience with cloud-based database solutions and their deployment, highlighting your ability to work with complex systems.
• Prepare to discuss your approach to optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, and be ready to provide examples of your work.
• Highlight your ability to work independently and proactively in an async environment, and provide examples of times when you've successfully managed your own time and priorities.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, and demonstrate your knowledge of industry best practices.
• Consider creating a portfolio or repository of your work, to demonstrate your skills and experience to potential employers.