Client Library Engineer: Python + JavaScript

Posted 11 days agoViewed

💎 Seniority level: Strong experience

📍 Location: Worldwide

🔍 Industry: Software Development

🏢 Company: Supabase👥 101-250💰 $80,000,000 Series C 6 months agoDatabase Developer Tools Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Services Information Technology Software

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Strong experience

🪄 Skills: Backend DevelopmentNode.jsPythonSoftware DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentGitJavascriptTypeScriptCommunication SkillsCI/CDProblem SolvingRESTful APIsNetworkingDebugging

Requirements:

Strong experience in both Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Deep understanding of the Python and JavaScript ecosystem, including packaging, dependency management, and best practices for libraries.
Experience with the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem, including npm, ES modules, bundlers, and browser compatibility concerns.
Experience writing cross-platform libraries that work in different environments.
Strong focus on writing tests with frameworks like Pytest, Jest, or similar, ensuring high test coverage.
Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g., HTTP, WebSockets, authentication mechanisms).
Experience working with open-source projects or maintaining developer tools.
Experience working with WebAssembly (Wasm) for cross-platform compatibility.
Familiarity with mobile runtimes like React Native, Deno, or serverless environments.
Strong communication skills and a passion for building developer-friendly libraries.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Supabase’s Python and JavaScript client libraries, ensuring they are production-ready and reliable.
Ensure the libraries are fully battle-tested, with comprehensive test coverage, benchmarking, and stress testing.
Guarantee that the libraries work consistently across different platforms (Node.js, browsers, mobile, and backend environments).
Maintain high test coverage across all libraries to ensure reliability, prevent regressions, and facilitate safe refactoring.
Optimize library performance and usability for developers.
Collaborate with internal teams to align library APIs with best practices and idiomatic usage in both ecosystems.
Write clear, high-quality documentation and guides to help developers integrate the libraries easily.
Work closely with open-source communities, gather feedback, and iterate on improvements.
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in the Python and JavaScript ecosystems to ensure compatibility and best practices.

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