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What to expect in the Supabase - Engineering - Remote interview process
## Supabase Software Engineer Interview Guide & Process
Supabase is an open-core company. They highly value open-source contributions, asynchronous communication, and Postgres expertise.
### 1. Recruiter & Hiring Manager Screen (45 mins)
Discussing your experience, interest in open source, and remote work capabilities.
### 2. Technical Assessment (Live or Take-Home)
Depending on the team (Frontend vs Core/Backend), you might write an Edge Function, design a database schema, or contribute to an open-source issue.
### 3. Full Interview Loop (4 hours)
- **Postgres/Backend Deep Dive:** Advanced SQL, performance tuning, and database internals.
- **System Design:** Architecting highly available distributed systems.
- **Cultural Add:** Discussions on how you work independently in a fully remote, globally distributed team.
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