Job Description

As industries race to embrace AI, traditional database solutions fall short of rising demands for versatility, performance, and affordability. Couchbase is leading the way with Capella, the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world. By uniting transactional, analytical, mobile, and AI workloads into a seamless, fully managed solution, Couchbase empowers developers and enterprises to build and scale applications with unmatched flexibility, performance, and cost-efficiency--from cloud to edge. Trusted by over 30% of the Fortune 100, Couchbase is unlocking innovation, accelerating AI transformation, and redefining customer experiences. Come join our mission.

Principal Software Engineer - Capella Control Plane Platform

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Location:

Bangalore, India



Couchbase Capella is a fully managed

Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS)

platform that powers mission-critical applications with a modern, distributed NoSQL database. The

Control Plane Platform team

builds and operates the foundational systems that deliver reliability, scalability, and seamless experiences across cloud environments.



We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture of Capella's Control Plane -- the platform that orchestrates SaaS interactions with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure). In this role, you will mentor engineers, deliver core platform capabilities, and combine hands-on development with deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud architecture leadership.

Key Responsibilities

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System Design & Architecture

: Define and evolve the

control plane architecture

for scalability, reliability, performance, and security.

Hands-on Development

: Develop and deliver production-quality

Golang

code for critical Capella platform services. Participate in, and help guide the team on Golang coding standards and strategies.

Cloud Infrastructure & Networking

: Architect and optimize

multi-cloud deployments, networking models, VPC/VNet peering, load balancing, and secure connectivity

for Capella.

Cloud-First SaaS Expertise

: Build and scale

multi-tenant control plane services

that orchestrate Couchbase clusters across cloud providers.

Technical Standards

: Establish and enforce

coding standards with strong code reviews, CI/CD practices, and design patterns

.

Observability & Reliability

: Define and implement

monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting standards

for operational excellence.

High-impact Features

: Lead design and delivery of

core platform capabilities

such as provisioning, lifecycle management, and security controls.

Problem Solving

: Tackle complex distributed systems challenges and resolve

scaling, networking, and performance bottlenecks

.

Cross-functional Collaboration

: Work with

product, SRE, Quality Engineering, and operations teams

to align technical direction with business goals.

Multi-geo Team Collaboration

: Partner effectively with

global engineering teams across geographies

, driving alignment and execution.

Mentorship & Leadership

: Guide junior and mid-level engineers, conduct reviews, and set a high bar for

engineering culture

. Perform code reviews in your area of influence.

Innovation

: Research and evaluate

cloud-native technologies, frameworks, and architectures

for Capella's evolution.

Support & Troubleshooting (Tier 3)

: Lead

root cause analysis

and deliver long-term solutions for critical production issues.

Required Skills & Experience

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Expertise in Golang

with proven experience building distributed, cloud-native systems. Strong knowledge of

system design, high availability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning

. Hands-on experience with

cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

, including

networking (VPCs, routing, load balancing, firewalls, private connectivity)

. Experience with

Kubernetes, container orchestration, and multi-cloud deployments

. Experience designing and building platform and microservice components for

control plane of SaaS platforms

. Experience

mentoring engineers

and influencing the engineering culture. Hands-on problem solver who can balance

strategic architecture with execution

.

Education & Experience

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in cloud/distributed systems. Prior principal or staff engineer-level experience leading architecture and platform initiatives in DBaaS, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale SaaS environments.




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 - RSU equity program, ESPP program, Retirement program and Business Travel Insurance
Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees. And much more! Note: some programs are not applicable to all countries. Please discuss with a Couchbase recruiter to learn more.

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