Postgres Networking Engineer - Remote

Overview

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’re looking for an engineer to own the networking layer of our Postgres platform. You’ll focus on optimizing connection pooling (e.g., PgBouncer, Supavisor) and building advanced query routing systems for scale and multi-tenancy. This includes features like query prioritization, tenant isolation, and workload-aware routing. You’ll work closely with our core database and edge teams to ensure low-latency, reliable connections across our global infrastructure.

This role requires deep understanding of Postgres connection behavior, network protocols, and observability tooling. You’ll also prototype new patterns for query shaping and routing logic, potentially across read replicas or regional clusters.

See more details about Multigres here: https://supabase.com/blog/multigres-vitess-for-postgres

In Short

• Architect and maintain our connection pooling infrastructure, using tools like PgBouncer and Supavisor.
• Build intelligent query routing systems that support multi-tenancy, workload isolation, and regional routing.
• Implement query shaping and prioritization strategies to ensure fair and efficient resource usage.
• Collaborate with our core Postgres, observability, and edge infrastructure teams to reduce latency and increase system resilience.
• Prototype and productionize new patterns for query classification, load shedding, and replica-aware routing.
• Contribute to internal tooling for connection insights, query tracing, and failure diagnostics.

Requirements

• Deep experience with Postgres internals and connection pooling.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and how they impact database connectivity.
• Hands-on experience building low-latency infrastructure for multi-tenant or high-throughput environments.
• Familiarity with concepts like workload isolation, query shaping, and replica routing.
• Comfort working in a distributed team and iterating in public (open source experience is a bonus).
• A strong systems mindset: you care about performance, reliability, and elegant abstractions.

Benefits

• 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.