Sr. Full Stack Application Engineer
Couchbase
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.
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
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!