About this role.
Supabase seeks a full-time Support Engineer to deliver developer-focused technical support across its Postgres-based platform. The role handles case triage, technical troubleshooting, documentation and code-example guidance, escalation, and monitoring of GitHub Issues and Discussions. Candidates need 3+ years of developer support experience, strong SQL/PostgreSQL knowledge, Linux command-line proficiency, and excellent written English communication. The position is fully remote but requires working in APAC time zones and emphasizes asynchronous, globally distributed collaboration.
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Sample interview questions
I would first gather the query, schema context, approximate data volume, execution plan, timing, and recent changes. I would reproduce the issue where possible, use EXPLAIN or EXPLAIN ANALYZE to identify bottlenecks, assess indexing and query design, and provide a clear recommendation or escalate with the collected evidence.
I prioritize by customer impact, urgency, security or data-risk implications, and whether a customer is blocked in production. I acknowledge cases quickly, set expectations, route nontechnical requests appropriately, and keep a visible queue so high-impact technical issues receive timely investigation and escalation.
I would clarify the expected and actual behavior, request a minimal reproducible example, verify the affected environment and versions, and attempt to reproduce it. If confirmed, I would document concise reproduction steps and evidence, direct the report to the appropriate engineering workflow, and keep the user informed until resolution or workaround.
An effective response is accurate, actionable, and easy to follow. I start by confirming my understanding of the issue, provide ordered diagnostic or remediation steps with relevant documentation or examples, explain why the steps matter, and state what information is needed if further investigation is required.
I would identify recurring issues and resolution patterns, then turn them into reusable macros, documentation, troubleshooting guides, or lightweight internal tools. I would also improve handoff notes, escalation templates, and issue labels so teammates can quickly understand case status and avoid duplicate investigation.
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 are seeking Support Engineers to provide world-class developer support for anyone experiencing issues or seeking guidance when using Supabase. The support team is globally distributed with a strong focus on minimizing time to fix, and works closely with the product engineering and growth teams.
You will:
Provide initial and timely responses to all support cases for a variety of topics, from billing or pre-sales requests to optimization or implementation questions.
Triage support cases including directing users to previous answers, code examples, documentation, or escalating to specific technical or business team members.
Monitor multiple feedback channels, e.g. Github Issues & Discussions (check them here: https://github.com/supabase/supabase/issues).
Identify where internal tooling might be developed or obtained to improve support efficiency.
Reproduce issues, create test cases and improve test coverage, if you have experience with testing.
You are:
Experienced in customer support, with 3+ years of experience providing developer support to technical customers.
Proficient in SQL (ideally PostgreSQL). You feel comfortable with complex SQL queries. If you have a database administration experience, it’s a plus.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Skilled in using Linux/Unix operating systems and the command line.
Experienced working with GitHub Issues and Discussions.
Bonus points if you’re familiar with popular JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, and Svelte and have some experience with Node.js.
Having a degree in Computer Science is a plus too.
Timezones & Logistics
It’s a full-time position with a required location in APAC time zones (we don’t believe in sustainability of overnight shifts).
What We Offer
Fully Remote
We hire globally. We believe you can do your best work from anywhere. There are no Supabase offices, but we provide a WeWork membership or co-working allowance you can use anywhere in the world.
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. Your wellbeing and your family’s health are important to us.
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.
About the Team
Supabase was born-remote and open-source-first. We believe our globally distributed team is our secret weapon in building tools developers love.
~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. If it’s in your project, we probably use it in ours too. We believe deeply in the open-source ecosystem and strive to support—not replace—existing tools and communities.
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