Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Search
Couchbase
501-1,000 employees
Database solutions for modern applications
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- 4 - 6 years experience in Database, Distributed Systems, and Software Engineering
- Solid understanding of distributed systems
- Good level of proficiency in GOLANG
- Some level of knowledge of information retrieval
- Collaborative and a play-to-win-together attitude to help peers and guide junior engineers as we onboard
- Thorough understanding of our search index architecture and some vision to influence product direction
- Write clean, well-documented code with a strong focus on unit testing and code review skills to uphold high-quality standards
- Analyze and optimize index performance by identifying bottlenecks, and offering configurable for users to tune queries
- Strong collaborative skills to work closely with other engineers on cross-functional teams distributed geographically to integrate new features with the overall architecture
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to performance, consistency and scalability
Couchbase provides database solutions tailored for modern applications, focusing on high-performance and scalable data storage. Its main product, Couchbase Capella, is a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that simplifies application development and management for developers and IT teams. This service is particularly useful in edge computing scenarios where low latency is essential. Couchbase differentiates itself from competitors by offering a subscription-based model that includes continuous updates, support, and additional services like data visualization and analytics. The company's goal is to help businesses efficiently build and manage applications by providing flexible and reliable database solutions.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Couchbase's acquisition by Haveli Investments could expand its market presence and resources.
- Couchbase Lite for Ionic Capacitor 1.0 boosts appeal to mobile app developers.
- New employee inducement grants help attract and retain top talent for innovation.
What critics are saying
- IBM's acquisition of DataStax intensifies competition in the database management market.
- High SG&A expenses may lead to operational restructuring, affecting stability.
- Haveli Investments' acquisition may disrupt current client relationships and service offerings.
What makes Couchbase unique
- Couchbase Capella offers a seamless, fully managed solution for AI and mobile workloads.
- Couchbase Edge Server provides low latency data access in resource-constrained environments.
- Integration with NVIDIA microservices enhances Couchbase's AI capabilities for critical applications.
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Benefits
Culture, purpose, & impact - A sense of purpose in your work and shared passions with your teammates. Join an impact initiative group and experience the amazing feeling of Couchbase’s can-do culture.
Financial well-being - Market competitive pay, the ability to participate in the success of the company through equity programs, well thought out retirement options, and a number of recognition programs.
Flexibility & growth - Flexible time off, internal learning, and development opportunities, accreditations, boot camps, conferences, and a trust-based culture.
Community & belonging - Couchbase Cares promotes philanthropy, inclusion and belonging, worldwide Couchbase celebrations, and sustainability and green teams that impact our local communities.
Body, mind, & emotional - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, paid parental leave, and a Flexible Spending Account for the things you care about most.
Environment & workspace - We are mindful of the environment and our individual workspaces. We provide an ergonomic and comfortable in-office setup, with food and supporting technology, or assist in the setup of an efficient home office environment.
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Couchbase, Inc. is set to be acquired by Haveli Investments for $1.5 billion. Under the agreement, Couchbase stockholders will receive $24.50 per share in cash, marking a 67% premium to the stock price on March 27, 2025, and a 29% premium to the price on June 18, 2025. Upon completion, Couchbase will become a privately held company.
Irenic Capital Management has acquired a significant stake in Couchbase, a cloud database platform provider. Couchbase faces challenges with high SG&A expenses, impacting profitability despite revenue growth. Irenic may pursue operational restructuring or a sale to enhance value. A take-private transaction is likely, with Haveli Investments, holding a 9.8% stake, as a potential acquirer. Couchbase's market value is $1.01 billion, with shares at $18.77.
Couchbase is thrilled to announce the release of Couchbase Lite for Ionic Capacitor 1.0!
Couchbase launches Edge Server for offline-first AI applications.
Expanded Support for Edge Workloads Allows Businesses to Effectively Operate in Any Remote, Disconnected and Resource-Constrained EnvironmentsSANTA CLARA, Calif., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world, today launched Couchbase Edge Server , an offline-first, lightweight database server and sync solution designed to provide low latency data access, consolidation, storage and processing for applications in resource-constrained edge environments. Edge applications that rely solely on cloud databases can be slowed down due to connectivity challenges, but local databases don't always offer a solution as they can be difficult to deploy within limited computing environments. From airplanes to retail stores, organizations need fast, reliable local applications that work offline and on affordable, constrained hardware. Couchbase Edge Server addresses both challenges, providing a lightweight server built for resource-constrained edge hardware while delivering performance regardless of internet connectivity.Couchbase Edge Server is built on the Couchbase Lite core engine, an AI-ready embedded database which customers rely on for running critical applications on hundreds of thousands of client devices. The Edge Server is deployed as a standalone server and provides support for a simple access interface for local client access