Manager - Cloud Engineering Job in Couchbase

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager Couchbase Capella

Location: Bangalore, India (Office-based role, 3 days a week in the office)

About Couchbase:

As industries race to embrace AI, traditional database solutions fall short of the increasing demands for versatility, performance, and affordability. Couchbase is leading the way with Capella, the developer data platform for critical applications in today s AI-driven world. By seamlessly uniting transactional, analytical, mobile, and AI workloads into a 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 driving innovation, accelerating AI transformation, and redefining customer experiences. Join us on our mission!

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of software developers building the next generation of cutting-edge Database as a Service (DBaaS) on the public cloud. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the team to deliver high-quality projects on time while ensuring that the operations of our service in production meet targeted Service Level Objectives (SLOs). The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, experience managing engineering teams, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Ensure the timely delivery of projects that meet business objectives, quality standards, and supportability goals.
• Oversee production systems to ensure they meet availability, performance targets, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Work cross-functionally with product management, QA, and other teams to develop staffing plans, release roadmaps, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and code reviews while maintaining a hands-on approach as needed.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as an Engineering Manager and 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proven track record of successfully managing software development projects on public cloud platforms.
• Strong experience with at least one of the major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with Golang is highly preferred, particularly in managing large projects written in Golang.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Couchbase?

Couchbase is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern application development with Capella, our fast, flexible, and affordable cloud database platform. By offering best-in-class price performance, we enable organizations to build and scale applications that deliver exceptional customer experiences from cloud to edge. Over 30% of the Fortune 100 companies trust Couchbase to power their modern applications, and we are honored to be named among the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area and the UK.

Some of the benefits of working at Couchbase include:

• Generous Time Off Program: Flexibility to care for yourself and your family.
• Wellness Benefits: World-class medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
• Financial Planning: RSU equity program, ESPP program, retirement programs, and business travel insurance.
• Career Growth: Be valued, create value we support your career development.
• Fun Perks: Ergonomic office setup, food and snacks for in-office employees, and much more.