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.

Software Engineer II - Capella Control Plane Platform

Location:

Bangalore, India



Couchbase Capella is a fully managed

Cloud Database

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, including

Capella AI services and the advanced capabilities of the platform

.



We are seeking a Software Engineer II to contribute to the design and development of Capella's platform that orchestrates SaaS interactions with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure). In this role, you will implement features, debug code, and contribute to the overall quality and deployment readiness of the platform. You will also work on Capella Billing technologies, including reconciliation, scheduled jobs, and vendor integrations, and contribute to the integration and development of Capella AI services.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer Feature Implementation

: Implement features and bug fixes, ensuring adherence to design specifications, coding standards, and deployment readiness, including those related to Capella AI services.

Code Testing and Debugging

: Write unit tests for code, troubleshoot issues during the development process, and support debugging efforts during testing and post-deployment.

Code Reviews

: Participate in peer code reviews, providing and applying feedback to ensure quality and deployment readiness.

Technical Documentation

: Document code and features, ensuring clarity for future maintenance and deployment handoffs.

SDLC Process Adherence

: Follow SDLC procedures, including version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD practices.

Support and Troubleshooting (Tier 2)

: Address escalated issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions to improve reliability.

Learning and Development

: Continuously develop technical skills and contribute to team improvements in deployment and monitoring practices.

Billing Technologies

: Contribute to the development and maintenance of Capella Billing technologies, including reconciliation processes, scheduled jobs, and vendor integrations.

AI Services Integration

: Contribute to the development and integration of Capella AI services, ensuring seamless functionality within the platform.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in

Golang

with proven experience building distributed, cloud-native systems. 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 planes of SaaS platforms

. Hands-on problem solver who can balance

strategic architecture with execution

. Familiarity with billing systems and related technical concepts such as reconciliation, scheduled jobs, and vendor integrations. Understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience with integrating AI services into cloud platforms is a plus.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 2-5 years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 1-2 years in cloud/distributed systems.




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
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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