Developer Relations Engineer

Imagine empowering developers worldwide, helping them bring their ambitious ideas to life with a platform that just works. That's what a Developer Relations Engineer at Supabase gets to do every single day. We're on a mission to make building incredible things as straightforward as possible, all while nurturing a vibrant, open source community. If you're someone who thrives on both crafting elegant code and passionately sharing knowledge, you've found your next great adventure. This role isn't just about evangelism; it's about genuine contribution, fostering connections, and directly shaping the developer experience for hundreds of thousands of users.

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. Our platform helps over 350,000 developers, from weekend hackers to engineers scaling applications to millions of users, build incredible things. This Developer Relations Engineer role is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, inviting you to join our team no matter where you are. You will help even more developers discover, learn, and build with Supabase. You'll create high-impact content, build real-world projects, and represent Supabase across communities and events. Our thriving open source ecosystem boasts over 1,000 contributors, and DevRel is central to how we meet this diverse group where they are: through engaging content, vibrant community interactions, and practical code. We are building a "community of communities," bringing together developers from many backgrounds, including first-time open source contributors. As a DevRel Engineer, you will be a vital bridge in this ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Craft compelling, high-quality technical content, including blog posts, tutorials, documentation, and code examples, showcasing the power of Supabase.
Develop and maintain open source projects, demos, and applications that inspire and educate the developer community.
Represent Supabase at online and in-person events, conferences, meetups, and workshops, delivering engaging presentations and leading hands-on sessions.
Actively participate in and nurture developer communities, forums, and social media channels, providing support, guidance, and fostering positive interactions.
Gather critical developer feedback and insights, acting as a crucial liaison between the community and our product and engineering teams to influence future development.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to align on messaging, launch new features, and share developer stories.
Mentor and support open source contributors, helping them get started and succeed within the Supabase ecosystem.

Requirements

Proven experience as a software developer, with a strong understanding of web technologies and backend development.
A genuine passion for teaching, sharing knowledge, and empowering others to build.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and experience working with database systems, particularly PostgreSQL.
Comfortable building and demonstrating real-world applications and contributing to open source projects.
Experience engaging with developer communities online and offline.
Self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing, developer-centric platform used by hundreds of thousands globally.
Work within a supportive, open source culture that values transparency, collaboration, and learning.
Shape the future of developer tooling and influence product direction through direct community engagement.
A role that blends technical challenge with creative communication, allowing you to grow both your engineering and public speaking skills.
Collaborate with a talented, globally distributed team passionate about empowering builders.
Direct exposure to a wide array of fascinating projects and use cases from our diverse developer community.