Software Engineer: IaC Platform Experience

SupabaseSupabase·Remote
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for cloud infrastructure specialists has skyrocketed, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As more companies shift to remote work, the need for robust and scalable infrastructure has become a top priority. Supabase, a pioneer in the Postgres development platform, is at the forefront of this trend. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, this company stands out in the current remote job market. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in Terraform and IaC workflows, as well as their ability to work asynchronously in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Software Engineer: IaC Platform Experience role at Supabase is a unique opportunity to join a team of talented engineers and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge Postgres development platform. As a key member of the Interfaces team, you will own the Terraform provider and drive technical strategy for IaC workflows. This is a hands-on engineering role that requires a strong proficiency in Go and a deep understanding of Terraform provider behavior, declarative resource models, and lifecycle edge cases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the reliability and ergonomics of the Terraform provider, as well as driving technical execution and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality product. You will work closely with product and engineering leadership to define priorities, scope, and outcomes, and will be expected to lead proposals and recommendations, align stakeholders, and drive decisions to clear outcomes.

Supabase is a fully remote company, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with talented engineers from around the world, and will be expected to be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

  • Own the Go Terraform provider codebase, including architecture, implementation quality, test strategy, and release readiness
  • Improve Terraform provider reliability and ergonomics, including resource behavior, data sources, lifecycle edge cases, and upgrade safety
  • Drive technical strategy for IaC workflows through design docs, RFCs, and iterative delivery
  • Build practical migration and interoperability paths for existing Terraform users
  • Partner with product and engineering leadership in a shared roadmap model to define priorities, scope, and outcomes
  • Monitor customer feedback, OSS issues, and usage signals to continuously improve the Terraform experience
  • Create clear documentation and examples that make IaC workflows easier to understand and adopt
  • Collaborate with other engineers to ensure seamless integration with other Supabase services
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the overall code quality

What We Are Looking For

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in developer platforms, infrastructure tooling, or distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in Go and a track record of shipping production-grade developer tooling
  • Deep experience with Terraform provider behavior, declarative resource models, and lifecycle edge cases
  • Strong understanding of schema design, versioning, and backwards compatibility
  • Experience owning or contributing to a provider codebase with real user adoption and upgrade constraints
  • Experience with testing strategy for providers and IaC tooling (unit, integration, and end-to-end) plus CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with release/versioning strategies and backwards compatibility in widely used developer tooling
  • Strong written communication and a track record of clear technical design docs and RFCs

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with TypeScript-based tooling
  • Experience with Supabase CLI workflows
  • Experience with GitHub-centric automation
  • Knowledge of other IaC tools, such as AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager

Benefits and Perks

  • Fully remote work environment
  • 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 with the entire company
  • Flexible work schedule and asynchronous work environment
  • Opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to a cutting-edge product
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Access to a wide range of tools and resources to help you succeed in your role

How to Stand Out

  • Make sure to highlight your experience with Terraform and IaC workflows in your resume and cover letter
  • Be prepared to showcase your proficiency in Go and your understanding of Terraform provider behavior, declarative resource models, and lifecycle edge cases
  • Familiarize yourself with Supabase's product and services, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company's mission
  • Practice your coding skills and be prepared to complete a technical challenge or coding exercise as part of the interview process
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with testing strategy for providers and IaC tooling, and your familiarity with release/versioning strategies and backwards compatibility
  • Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, and be sure to ask about the company's approach to remote work and collaboration

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