Head of R&D (Engineering)

Supabase is the Postgres development platform, built by developers for developers. We aim to empower developers by providing 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 a Head of Engineering to bring alignment to our growing, globally-distributed teams. You’ll lead multiple product engineering teams, set clear roadmaps with Product, and make sure milestones and updates are consistent across the org.You’ll also drive hiring, onboarding, and career development while maintaining high engineering standards.What you’ll own:Lead 5 Postgres-focused engineering teams (Multigres, OrioleDB, ETL, Storage, Wrappers, Postgres), ~15 engineers and growingEstablish and maintain 3-month roadmaps for each team, aligned with Product prioritiesEnsure consistent execution: clear milestones, weekly project updates, and accountability across teamsBuild and scale the teams through active hiring, onboarding, and career developmentEnsure engineering standards (project tracking, alerting, on-call, autoscaling, high availability, etc) are metFoster strong collaboration across teams and with Product and other Engineering ManagersProvide technical direction while empowering team expertsWhat you bring:Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams and delivering complex technical projectsExperience managing remote, globally distributed teamsStrong organizational and execution skills: able to set roadmaps, drive accountability, and ensure delivery under uncertaintyExperience hiring, scaling, and mentoring engineering teamsExperience managing teams building developer tools or infrastructure productsFamiliarity with the Postgres ecosystem (e.g. internals, FDWs, storage systems, ETL/change data capture), with the ability to go deep in at least 1–2 areasExcellent communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with Product and other Engineering leadershipA collaborative, low-ego approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing prioritiesWhat We OfferFully RemoteWe 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.ESOPEvery team member receives ESOP (equity ownership) in the company. We want everyone to share in the upside of what we’re building together.Tech AllowanceUse this budget to set up your ideal work environment—laptop, monitor, headphones, or whatever helps you do your best work.Health BenefitsSupabase 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-SitesOnce 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 WorkWe operate asynchronously and trust you to manage your own time. You know what needs to be done and when.Professional DevelopmentEvery team member receives an annual education allowance to spend on learning—courses, books, conferences, or anything that supports your growth.About the TeamSupabase was born-remote and open-source-first. We believe our globally distributed team is our secret weapon in building tools developers love.120+ team members35+ countries15+ languages spoken$396M raised350,000+ community members20,000+ memes posted (and counting)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.Hiring ProcessWe keep things simple, async-friendly, and respectful of your time:Apply – Our team will review your application.Intro Call – A short video chat to get to know each other.Interviews – Up to four calls with:FoundersFuture teammatesSomeone cross-functional from product, growth, or engineering (depending on the role)Decision – We may follow up with a final question or go straight to offer.All communication is remote and we aim to move fast.

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