OrioleDB Deployment Engineer

Supabase

. Package software into the supabase/postgres repository using Nix with flakes .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemoteMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Nix package management and PostgreSQL, with a strong focus on optimizing CI/CD processes and mentoring engineering teams. Proven ability to manage release lifecycles and integrate features into product platforms while ensuring effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Nix Package ManagementPostgreSQL Performance OptimizationCI/CD OptimizationInfrastructure ManagementMentoring Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

PostgreSQLNixC/C++GoJavaScriptRustAnsibleDockerAWSKubernetes

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent Problem-SolvingProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsPackerQEMU/KVM

Industry Keywords

Release Lifecycle ManagementDeveloper Self-ServiceAsync TeamsIntegration of Emerging Features

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSDockerJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxMacOSPackerPostgresRustC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Package software into the supabase/postgres repository using Nix with flakes
Help transition packaging from traditional methods to Nix packaging
Manage OrioleDB release lifecycles, including major, minor, and extension upgrades
Expand platform release systems to enable increased developer self-service
Optimize CI/CD, GitHub Actions, team tooling, and testing/release approaches
Identify and resolve production issues in customer deployments
Maintain best practices and tests to improve stability and reduce deployment risks
Co-own the integration of OrioleDB into the Supabase product
Collaborate with the OrioleDB team on technical decisions and internal methodologies
Mentor the engineering team on using and contributing to Nix-based work

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and its ecosystem, including extensions and performance optimization
Proven infrastructure management, tooling, and optimization experience
Proficiency in Nix package management, including flakes
Experience with Ansible, Packer, Docker, QEMU/KVM, AWS, and Kubernetes
Experience building for Linux and Darwin/macOS aarch64 targets
Comfort with C/C++, Go, JavaScript, and Rust-based projects
Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences, especially customers
Experience in async or globally distributed teams
Independent, proactive problem-solving
Willingness to mentor engineers on Nix-based work
Experience integrating emerging features into widely used managed hosted product platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
WeWork membership or co-working allowance usable anywhere in the world
ESOP (equity ownership)
Tech allowance for laptop, monitor, headphones, or other work equipment
100% health insurance coverage for employees
80% health insurance coverage for dependents
Annual company off-sites
Flexible asynchronous work
Annual education allowance for courses, books, conferences, or other learning