Supabase · 4 months ago
CLI Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSupabase is a Postgres development platform built by developers for developers, providing a complete backend solution. They are seeking a CLI Engineer to join their Dev Workflow team to design and develop a consistent, secure, and performant CLI tool across various operating systems, while collaborating with product teams and the open-source community.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop CLI tools in Golang that are consistent, secure, and performant across Windows, Linux, and macOS
Collaborate with product teams to define CLI functionality and refine usability across the entire Supabase local development stack
Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure high reliability and maintainability
Create detailed documentation and help content for end-users and developers
Manage releases, versioning, and backwards compatibility of Supabase CLI
Monitor usage, gather feedback from customers, and work with the open source community to continuously improve on the CLI experience
Qualification
Required
Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Have 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on command-line tools
Are proficient in one or more programming languages commonly used for CLI development (e.g., Go, Rust, Python, Node.js, C++)
Have deep understanding of cross-platform development concerns, including filesystem access, subprocess management, terminal handling, and platform-specific quirks
Are familiar with package distribution and installation mechanisms (e.g., npm, yarn, Homebrew, APT, Snap, Scoop, Chocolatey)
Are passionate about building CLIs with a strong user experience (intuitive command structure, clear output, good error messaging)
Have experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Have experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, k8s)
Are familiar with database migration management and Postgres line protocol
Benefits
We provide a WeWork membership or co-working allowance you can use anywhere in the world.
Every team member receives ESOP (equity ownership) in the company.
Use this budget to set up your ideal work environment—laptop, monitor, headphones, or whatever helps you do your best work.
Supabase covers 100% of health insurance for employees and 80% for dependents, wherever you are.
Once a year, the entire company gathers in a new city for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun.
We operate asynchronously and trust you to manage your own time.
Every team member receives an annual education allowance to spend on learning—courses, books, conferences, or anything that supports your growth.
Company
Supabase
Supabase offers an open source backend platform for app development built around a managed PostgreSQL database and tools.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$496.12MKey Investors
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2025-10-03Series E· $100M
2025-04-22Series D· $200M
2024-09-25Series C· $80M
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