Sr Full Stack Engineer
Couchbase, the operational data platform for AI, empowers businesses to succeed by bringing data to life in new ways. Major market-leading companies rely on Couchbase for mission critical operational, analytical, mobile and AI workloads. Built to replace legacy infrastructure and fragmented data services, Couchbase empowers enterprises with a unified platform architected for performance, flexibility and global scale.
With Couchbase, organizations bring their data to life, launching game‑changing customer experiences, exploring the limitless potential of AI, and seamlessly extending applications from the cloud to the edge and beyond. Couchbase’s AI‑ready technology and enterprise partnership model eliminate complexity and reduce total cost of ownership, enabling teams to stay agile, innovative and secure.
Couchbase believes data should never slow you down, but act as the foundation for your next breakthrough. Discover why Couchbase is trusted to help the world’s biggest players scale, move fast and stay resilient, no matter what’s next on their roadmap. Visit couchbase.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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Role Overview
We’re looking for a high-energy, hands-on Senior Full-Stack Engineer who’s excited to build new applications from scratch, explore innovative solutions, and craft AI-powered features that make a real impact.
This is a zero-to-one, greenfield opportunity—ideal for engineers who love building, solving tough problems, and owning systems end-to-end.
What You’ll Do
- Build modern full-stack applications completely from the ground up
- Design clean, scalable architecture and cloud-native services
- Build beautiful, modern, fast UI components
- Develop secure, reliable backend services and integrations
- Implement AI-driven features (LLMs, intelligent workflows, automations, embeddings)
- Integrate with internal and external platforms using REST/GraphQL APIs
- Own the entire lifecycle: architect → build → test → deploy → iterate
- Ensure performance, security, and scalable growth
Required Experience
- Mandatory: Demonstrated experience building complete applications from scratch
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong experience with:
- Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript/JavaScript
- Backend: Node.js, Python, or Go
- APIs: REST, GraphQL
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL
- Experience with AI/LLM integration, prompt engineering, or automation
- Hands-on cloud skills (AWS or GCP)—serverless, containers, CI/CD
- Experience with authentication & identity (OAuth2, SSO, SCIM)
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to move fast and deliver independently
Soft Skills
- Bias for action—build fast, iterate fast
- Strong communication with both technical and non-technical teams
- High attention to detail and an engineer’s mindset for quality
- Thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
- Passion for solving problems and delivering value
Why Join Couchbase?
- Build brand-new products from scratch with full autonomy
- Work on AI-forward features and next-gen user experiences
- Competitive salary + benefits + stock options
- Hybrid and flexible working culture
- Collaborate with passionate, smart, builder-minded engineers
- Be part of a company helping shape the future of data and AI
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.
- 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!