Sr Solution Architect
Couchbase, Inc. · Posted Sep 25
Cloud database, operational data platform, NoSQL, and database-as-a-service solutions
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About the role
Couchbase is the operational data platform for AI, empowering businesses to succeed by bringing data to life in new ways. As a Solutions Architect, you will be the trusted advisor helping customers unlock the ultimate value of Couchbase, working directly with customer engineering teams to blend high-level architectural coaching with hands-on professional service delivery.
What you will do
- Lead Customer Engagements: Guide short- to medium-term on-site and remote client engagements. You will lead architecture and use case reviews, sizing, performance tuning, and deployment topology planning to get Couchbase up, running, and optimized.
- Solve Complex Technical Challenges: Work hand-in-hand with customers to solve deep technical problems from initial design through to production operations, managing hands-on troubleshooting and escalating issues when necessary.
- Architect for the Future of AI: Help customers implement AI solutions and data platforming best practices, leveraging Couchbase’s advanced features like indexing, SQL++, Full-Text Search, Vector Search, and Columnar technologies.
- Own the Lifecycle: Assist with all phases of Couchbase implementations, including installation, deployment topology planning, and establishing operational best practices.
- Be a Trusted Advisor: Act as the technical product expert, comfortably communicating and presenting complex architectural concepts to audiences ranging from developers and architects to C-level managers.
- Drive Internal Innovation: Contribute to internal technical projects, including software development, benchmarking, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate Globally: Partner closely with sales and pre-sales teams to handle technical escalations and identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.
- Share Knowledge: Author internal and external technical collateral, such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and best-practice guides.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Database Expertise: 5+ years of experience in enterprise back-end software consulting, with a strong focus on database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, or Distributed Databases).
- Cloud Proficiency: 2+ years of experience working with major Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud troubleshooting and performance tuning.
- Development Background: A strong foundation in application design and development, with familiarity in traditional RDBMS schema modeling and configuration.
- AI & Modern Tech Savvy: Experience engaging with developers and utilizing AI-assisted development/evaluation techniques (e.g., Gemini, Claude).
- Problem-Solving Mindset: A rigorous diagnostic and troubleshooting process, with a proven track record of resolving complex, end-to-end technical issues.
- Exceptional Communication: Stellar presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions concisely to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Couchbase, Inc.
Couchbase, Inc. provides a modern, AI-ready cloud database and developer data platform that empowers enterprises to build, deploy, and run mission-critical applications. Its flagship solutions include Couchbase Server, Couchbase Capella (fully managed DBaaS), and Couchbase Mobile & Edge, designed to unify operational, analytical, and AI workloads across cloud and edge environments.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 800-1000 employees
- Founded
- 2011
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Private Company
Funding
Private Company · $251M raised
- 2020-05-21Series G$105M
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Product and Strategy Officer
President and Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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