Principal Product Manager, Developer Ecosystem & Integrations

Summary

Join Couchbase as a Principal Product Manager, Developer Ecosystem & Integra to lead efforts in making Couchbase the most developer-friendly database platform. This crucial role involves defining and delivering tools, APIs, and open-source integrations empowering developers to build next-generation applications. You will simplify DevOps, develop deep understanding of developer ecosystems, manage roadmaps for developer tools, build AI framework expertise, engage with partners, and contribute to go-to-market strategies. The position is remote, based in India, and requires 7+ years of experience in product management or engineering with a focus on distributed software applications. Couchbase offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, wellness benefits, financial planning resources, career growth opportunities, and fun perks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management or engineering, with a focus on building distributed software applications, ideally involving distributed databases
• Hands-on experience in developing backend or mobile applications across multiple programming languages; adept at prototyping applications with various integrations, plugins, and IDE extensions
• Strong grasp of API design principles (e.g., REST, gRPC) and familiarity with standards like OpenAPI specifications
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation
• Proficiency with event-driven or pub-sub architectures and technologies, such as Kafka, Redpanda, Solace, Apache Flink, or MQTT
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, developer relations, and product teams
• Quick to learn new platform features as they evolve, ensuring they are accessible and intuitive for developers through APIs and integrations
• Passion for staying current with trends in open-source and developer ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Simplify DevOps: Expand the DevOps automation of Couchbase’s managed DBaaS offering, by enhancing our Terraform Provider and Management APIs. Define and standardize API design patterns for management and data access, focusing on REST and gRPC, to ensure consistency and ease of use, enabling developers to efficiently interact with Couchbase services
• Developer Ecosystem Insight: Develop a deep understanding of developer ecosystems and best practices as they relate to building applications with distributed databases for both the cloud and edge, keeping Couchbase relevant to evolving industry standards
• Roadmap Ownership for Developer Tools & Integrations: Manage and prioritize the roadmap for open-source, Couchbase community-supported developer tools and plugins, working closely with the Couchbase community and engineering teams in driving the roadmap
• AI Frameworks: Build expertise in evolving AI application frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), no-code/low-code tooling and apply this knowledge to enable developers using Couchbase as a backend for modern, AI-driven applications
• Partnerships: Engage with and support partners building third-party integrations with Couchbase APIs and SDKs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering (for open-source integrations), partnerships, and PM counterparts focused on SDKs and connectors
• Go-to-Market: Work closely with product marketing and community teams to position Couchbase as the go-to platform for developers needing robust, scalable, and easy-to-manage database solutions. Leverage your background in software development to better empathize with developers' needs, drawing on experience in building applications across web and mobile platforms
• Open Source Engagement: Stay engaged with the open-source community, actively monitoring trends, innovations, and tools that are capturing developers’ attention, and drive relevant initiatives to enhance Couchbase’s appeal

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of trends in building Generative AI applications, including hands-on experience with frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex
• Familiarity with AIoT technologies, such as AWS IoT Greengrass and Azure IoT Cloud

Benefits

• 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