Supabase, founded in 2020, is a fully remote company that builds an open-source Postgres development platform. It provides developers with a backend that integrates a database, authentication, instant APIs, storage, edge functions, real-time subscriptions, and vector search into a single managed service. The platform originated as an open-source alternative to Firebase and has attracted a developer community of over 1.7 million users.
The company operates with a distributed workforce across 25 countries. Its technical scope spans databases, authentication, APIs, storage, serverless functions, real-time systems, and vector search. Supabase has raised over $116 million in funding to support its growth.
Supabase describes its culture as shaped by the open-source community and a movement to make backend development more accessible, portable, and enjoyable. The company seeks individuals with a deep interest in developer experience and operational excellence.