CLI Engineer

About the Role

Join Supabase, the Postgres development platform, as an experienced CLI Engineer. You will be instrumental in designing and developing robust, cross-platform command-line tools that empower developers using our comprehensive backend solution. This is a full-time, remote position.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop consistent, secure, and performant CLI tools in Golang for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Collaborate with product teams to define CLI functionality and enhance usability across the Supabase local development stack.
• Implement comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure high reliability and maintainability.
• Create clear documentation and help content for both end-users and developers.
• Manage releases, versioning, and ensure backwards compatibility for the Supabase CLI.
• Monitor usage, gather customer feedback, and engage with the open-source community to continuously improve the CLI experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience, specifically focused on command-line tools.
• Proficiency in a CLI-oriented programming language such as Go, Rust, Python, Node.js, or C++.
• Deep understanding of cross-platform development challenges, including filesystem access, subprocess management, terminal handling, and platform-specific quirks.
• Familiarity with various package distribution and installation mechanisms (e.g., npm, yarn, Homebrew, APT, Snap, Scoop, Chocolatey).
• Proven experience in building CLIs with an excellent user experience, including intuitive commands, clear output, and effective error messaging.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

About Supabase

Supabase is built by developers for developers, offering a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search. All services are deeply integrated and designed for growth, providing a powerful platform for innovation.