Software Engineer II

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 applications from the cloud to the edge and beyond. Couchbase’s AI‑ready technology and enterprise partnership model eliminate complexity and reduce total cost of ownership, enabling teams to stay agile, innovative and secure.

Couchbase believes data should never slow you down, but act as the foundation for your next breakthrough. Discover why Couchbase is trusted to help the world’s biggest players scale, move fast and stay resilient, no matter what’s next on their roadmap. Visit couchbase.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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With your passion to learn about the cloud, you are excited to help build the Cloud Native management interfaces of an already Cloud Native Database platform. You will join a team of experienced engineers who are defining what it means to be a cloud native database platform, and you will contribute directly to the components and integrations that make it happen. With guidance from senior engineers, you will deepen your knowledge of the Cloud Native ecosystem, including Kubernetes, observability and automation tooling, and help bring Couchbase everywhere it can add value. You will have opportunities to contribute to Open Source Cloud Native projects and grow your presence in those communities. In doing so, you will help Couchbase continue to gather users, deployments and customers in the constantly growing database market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build Management Features

• Working with senior engineers and product managers, design, implement, test and ship well-defined features that integrate Couchbase with Cloud Native tech such as Prometheus, Fluentd and Fluent-bit, and the Kubernetes Pod Autoscaler.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code; participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback. Communicate progress, risks and dependencies clearly to your team and partner with Quality Engineering on test coverage for the features you build.

Support Across Lifecycle

• Contribute to documentation, examples and tutorials on integration with Cloud Native ecosystem components such as Fluentd, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry.
• Help Sales Engineers, Professional Services and Support investigate and resolve customer issues related to the features you own.
• Participate in the team’s development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, CI/CD and on-call or bug triage rotations, and suggest improvements where you see opportunities.

Collaborate with Product and Engineering

• Work with Product Managers, Architects and senior engineers to understand requirements and help refine the design of new features, sharing what you learn about the Cloud Native ecosystem along the way.
• Collaborate with engineers on other teams where features depend on each other, and grow your knowledge of the broader Couchbase platform.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Motivated, curious and self-driven individual, eager to learn new technologies quickly and grow with the guidance of senior team members.
• Experience with software development and build automation processes (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Hands-on experience with Golang or Python, and with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud deployment tooling (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM Templates, GCP Cloud Deployment Manager).
• Experience with, or interest in, contributing to Open Source projects and working with a team distributed across time zones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 1+ years of professional software development experience, proficient in one or more programming languages
• Passion for learning new technologies and a desire to automate the boring stuff
• Working knowledge of containers and Kubernetes (professional, academic or personal projects)
• Presence on GitHub (or similar)
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments

Working at Couchbase

At Couchbase, innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. Our culture is driven by four core values that guide how we build mission-critical technology and collaborate every day:

• Put the Customer First: The customer must be at the center of everything we do.
• Be a Good Human, Always: Integrity, empathy, and respect are our non-negotiable bedrock.
• Win as One Team: No one wins alone. Collaboration is how we erase silos.
• Build for Mission Critical: Our product earned customer trust. We honor it by relentlessly pushing what’s technically possible.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds—including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ professionals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We also value unconventional career paths and unique life experiences.

A note on qualifications: Studies show that underrepresented talent is less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you are excited about this role and feel you can make strong contributions to our team, please apply—even if your experience doesn't check every single box.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know. We are happy to support you.

Why Couchbase?

Modern customer experiences demand a flexible cloud database platform that powers applications from the cloud to the edge and everywhere in between. Couchbase’s mission is to simplify how developers and architects build, deploy, and consume modern applications. With Capella—our fast, flexible, and affordable cloud database platform—we enable organizations to deliver premium user experiences backed by best-in-class price performance.

More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their mission-critical applications. We’re also proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in both the Bay Area and the UK.

What We Offer (Total Rewards)

We offer a holistic approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create, helping you care for yourself and your family:

• Generous Time Off: Flexible programs designed to support your work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness: World-class medical, dental, vision, mental health, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.*
• Financial Security: Competitive retirement plans* and business travel coverage.
• Career Growth: A "Be Valued, Create Value" philosophy focused on your continuous growth.
• Fun & Comfort: Ergonomic setups for both WFH and in-office employees, plus snacks and meals when you’re in the office. *Note: Specific benefit programs vary by country. Your recruiter can share details for your location. Disclaimer: Couchbase is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join an impact initiative group and experience the amazing feeling of Couchbase can-do culture. By using this website and submitting your information, you acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Notice and understand your personal information may be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice following guidelines in your country of application.