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Couchbase, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer

Couchbase, Inc. · Bangalore, India

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Couchbase, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Couchbase, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Couchbase, Inc.
high
23 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
Hiring momentum
39 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Couchbase, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Couchbase, Inc..

About this role

As a Lead Software Engineer at Couchbase, you will enhance the scalable storage engines for Couchbase Server and Couchbase Capella, focusing on developing high-availability, concurrent enterprise-grade system software. Your role will involve designing and developing features, taking ownership of product solutions, and collaborating with peers to meet product requirements while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Couchbase, Inc. as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience building enterprise-grade infrastructure or systems software
  • Proficient in C++, Golang or Java
  • Experience with designing and writing concurrent/multi-threaded programs
  • Deep knowledge of advanced operating system concepts and data structures
  • Experience with performance analysis and debugging

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of LSM trees
  • Knowledge of Linux I/O stack and Database internals
  • Experience in Distributed Systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

What you get

  • Generous Time Off
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed
  • Role involves high responsibility and ownership
  • Work may involve complex problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

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Listed by Couchbase, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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