Sr Software Engineer II

Couchbase, Inc. is hiring a Sr Software Engineer II 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, enhancements and customer facing initiatives.

• Work cross-functionally across product management, QA, Performance and other teams to deliver industry leading solution to customers.

• Practice AI-native development and produce best quality code adhering to open source coding standards.

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or equivalent.

• PhD degree in computer science or equivalent is a plus.

• 5-7 years of development experience on enterprise system software or equivalent database research.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and database internals.

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

• Good understanding of multi-threading and concurrent programming.

• Proficient in Java.

• Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Golang or Python experience is a plus.

• Experience with building JDBC/ODBC drivers for BI tools is a plus.

• Experience with data lake technologies (Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, etc.) is a plus.

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.

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