Sr Software Engineer

Couchbase, Inc. is hiring a Sr Software Engineer in Bangalore.

Couchbase, the operational data platform for AI, empowers businesses to succeed by bringing data to life in new ways. Major market-leading companies rely on Couchbase for mission critical operational, analytical, mobile and AI workloads. Built to replace legacy infrastructure and fragmented data services, Couchbase empowers enterprises with a unified platform architected for performance, flexibility and global scale. With Couchbase, organizations bring their data to life, launching game‑changing customer experiences, exploring the limitless potential of AI, and seamlessly extending application

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the core database platform with features and enhancements, including the vector search capabilities.

• Deliver the tasks end to end, starting from requirements gathering to handover to QA, Support and Field teams.

• Take full ownership of the tasks while ensuring the timely delivery.

• Be a good team player and work together with team members to successfully deliver on the tasks.

• Write best quality code adhering to open source coding standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in backend development

• Very strong grasp over one of the backend programming languages (including language internals) is required - languages like C/C++, Python, Java, Golang.

• Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming

• Good fundamental knowledge of OS, Networks and system programming.

• Ability to work with uncompromising integrity and exhibit best quality work ethics.

• Passionate and a high performance individual, who is eager to learn and contribute.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with vector databases.

• Hands on experience with database platform development

• Hands on experience with programming in Golang

• Hands on experience with coding core concepts of Distributed Systems

• Hands on experience with large scale distributed systems and/or large scale cloud server development.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering

At Couchbase, we believe innovation thrives when diverse perspectives are at the table. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds—including women, people of color, LGTBQIA+ professionals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. If you see a role that excites you, but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Studies show underrepresented talent is less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We encourage you to apply if you’re excited about the role and can bring strong contributions to our team.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know—we’re happy to support you.

We value diverse educational and career backgrounds. If your experience aligns with the role’s goals—even if it doesn’t follow a traditional path—we’d love to hear from you.

Why Couchbase?

Modern customer experiences need a flexible cloud database platform that can power applications spanning from cloud to edge and everything in between. Couchbase’s mission is to simplify how developers and architects develop, deploy and consume modern applications wherever they are. We have reimagined the database with our fast, flexible and affordable cloud database platform Capella, allowing organizations to quickly build applications that deliver premium experiences to their customers– all with best-in-class price performance. More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their modern applications and build innovative new ones. See our recent awards to learn why Couchbase is a great place to work.We are honored to be a part of the Best Places to Work Award for the Bay Area and the UK. Couchbase offers a total rewards approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create here, so that you in turn may best serve yourself and your family. Some benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family

• Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*

• Financial Planning - Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance

About Couchbase, Inc.

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