Backend Engineer (TypeScript)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Nest.js): Designing and maintaining internal and public-facing APIs for the Supabase platform with an accent on scalability, reliability, and third-party integrations. Focus on enhancing the Management API, expanding OAuth capabilities, and improving the developer experience for the Branching feature.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

Supabase is the Postgres development platform providing a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain internal and public-facing APIs for Studio, CLI, and OAuth applications.
• Develop custom integrations with third-party platforms and partners.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Frontend teams to ensure smooth implementation of API functionality across the platform.
• Build and enhance testing, debugging, and monitoring tools to ensure API stability and performance.
• Work with the dev-workflows team to improve the Branching experience for users.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend API development.
• Strong expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript (Node.js).
• Experience with modern frameworks and tools such as Nest.js, Express, Vitest, and Zod.
• Expertise in OAuth, JWT, and API security best practices (rate limiting, CORS).
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Docker for containerized deployments.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with a WeWork membership or co-working allowance.
• Equity ownership (ESOP) for all team members.
• Tech allowance for setting up an ideal home work environment.
• 100% health insurance for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Annual company-wide off-sites in different cities.
• Asynchronous work culture focusing on trust and flexibility.
• Annual education allowance for professional growth.

Hiring process

• Application review by the team.
• Introductory video call.
• Up to four interviews with Team Leads, future teammates, cross-functional stakeholders, and leadership.
• Final decision and offer.