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.

The Couchbase QE team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who can drive high quality for all the components. As part of this role, you will learn the Couchbase products and QE's functional and system test frameworks to scale-out our data infrastructure software systems. You will optimize the framework developed in Python/Golang to handle larger scales under heavy load and stressful conditions. You will be part of a great team that is going through some exciting growth and development.

Requirements

• Highly-skilled in automation and test framework building and implementation

• Proficiency in coding

• Python, C/C++, Java, or Golang

• 7+ years of experience as SDET

• In-depth knowledge of tools automation and optimization

• Demonstrated knowledge of testing one or more of the following: server performance, API interfaces, databases, file systems, operating systems, network performance and storage

• Experience with working on large scale enterprise distributed systems or relational/NoSQL databases

• Experience setting up and configuring test environments along with infrastructure as a service including Windows and Linux operating systems, networking and proxies, and client-server tests

• Experience capturing network traces and basic analysis

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, fanatical attention to detail, and curiosity

• Demonstrated competence and self-motivation in analyzing problems

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to be an outstanding team player

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and managing Kubernetes clusters on these platforms is an added advantage

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD)

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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