Software Engineer (Go) - Auth Product

## About Supabase 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. ## About the role Auth, written in Go (server) and with client libraries for TypeScript, SSR and for other frameworks and technologies, is one of the most popular products in the Supabase stack. We are seeking someone to help us build new and maintain existing Auth features. ## Responsibilities - Designing and implementing secure, scalable authentication features in Go and TypeScript. - Working across the stack: from server-side protocols to client-side libraries for frameworks like Next.js. - Contributing to the evolution of our Auth architecture, including support for OAuth, OIDC, SAML, and other protocols. - Writing and reviewing RFCs as part of our product development process. - Collaborating with engineers across Supabase to ensure a seamless experience for developers using our tools. - Supporting the community and respond to developer feedback on GitHub, Discord, and other channels. ## Requirements - (Required) Have 5+ years of Software Development experience in a professional setting. - (Required) Have 2+ years of professional experience working on an authentication system (implementing protocol support, maintenance at scale). - Have strong knowledge of Go and TypeScript (languages used daily) and Postgres. - Have strong knowledge of web technology fundamentals (cookies, sessions, JWT, HTTP, browser APIs). - Have good knowledge of and deep interest in authentication security (passwords, protocols such as OAuth, OIDC or SAML, cryptography fundamentals such as hash functions, signatures and ciphers). - Have experience working with multiple web frameworks like Next.js (or other SSR alternative in the JavaScript space) and traditional web frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Django, Laravel or equivalent (in any language). - Have good technical writing skills (RFC process is an important part of making changes to the Auth product). ## Nice to Have - (Not specified) ## Benefits - Fully Remote - ESOP - Tech Allowance - Health Benefits - Annual Off-Sites - Flexible Work - Professional Development ## Hiring Process - 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: - Team Leads - Future teammates - Someone cross-functional from product, growth, or engineering (depending on the role) - Someone from our leadership/founding team - Decision – We may follow up with a final question or go straight to offer. All communication is remote and we aim to move fast.