Lead Software Engineer, UI

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.

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead UI Engineer passionate about translating UX visions into robust, functional user interfaces aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7-10 years of front-end development experience.
• Expertise in TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, React, and Angular.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG, ADA), and cross-browser compatibility.
• Strong problem-solving, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Experience advising leadership on technology adoption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing products for software/database developers (Couchbase users).
• Familiarity with Multi-Cloud platforms and Svelte.
• Adaptable and proactive in exploring emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance UI applications.
• Define and enforce UI standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and integrate modern UI frameworks and technologies.
• Implement responsive design and mobile-first strategies.
• Optimize application performance and user experience.
• Ensure timely delivery through Agile/Scrum practices.
• Address security vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Write and promote automated testing.

Job Location : Bangalore
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?
Benefits
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 - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, 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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