Couchbase Reviews

Pros

We get to work on ground-breaking technology that our customers love; LOVE my co-workers; there are lateral and upward mobility opportunities if you work for them; company has tremendous growth potential; we’re in the right stage of the company for anyone to come in and make a big impact; work-life balance is great; the management team takes the time to recognize and reward employees; management is very open with employees...

Cons

There are the typical growing pains of a fast-moving startup to midsize company plus new leadership team

Advice to Management

Continue to value, reward, and recognize employees

Pros

Thus far, Couchbase has been a great place to work. What I really enjoy are the benefits/perks, as well as the opportunity, which is the main reason I came to the company. There is so much room for growth, as you are enabled to take on many different projects, and have lots of opportunity to make a difference and lead in your own way. As the company grows, I feel like I have the opportunity to make an impact and grow...

Cons

- No 401k match - Pay could be better, but it's not too bad

Pros

* flexible timing * very supportive and friendly colleagues. * detail discussions on every small details of implementation. * people are technical.

Cons

* missing everyday lunch compared to previous job.

Pros

open and collaborative environment made it easier to not just do my job but plan for future projects.

Cons

At the time I was there funding became an issue so some programs were scaled back significantly. (I believe things have gotten better)

Pros

Well organized an focussed on-boarding

Cons

non to-date - just started my career here

Advice to Management

Keep the human centered focus

Pros

Free Coffee, Free Coffee, Free Coffee, Free Coffee and more Free Coffee

Cons

Leadership has no database experience. Company has expressed financial turmoil and currently looking for additional funding. No employee retention rate as we are losing more employees then hiring. No stability. Customer retention and new business are at an all time low!! Company culture is no existent as employees talk about each other as if we were back in high school.

Advice to Management

Bring in people who actually know the database market and not your old Symantec/Veritas drinking buddies!!

Pros

Engineering: as a database company, Couchbase has a serious engineering culture, performance and reliability are critical to our customers. I really like the seriousness and studiousness with which the team approaches engineering problems. Impact: After working at a vastly larger company, it was great to come work at Couchbase where I could have an idea for a feature, come up with a proof-of-concept, and get it into...

Cons

Culture does vary quite a bit between teams, different people may have different experiences.

Pros

I have found Couchbase to be a fast-paced, high-energy environment where I can work hard, take on challenges, and be rewarded for my efforts. My colleagues are supportive of one another and I have experienced little to no politics. It has all the right ingredients for a great company: brilliant technology/product, fantastic leadership team, awesome market opportunity, as well as fun, smart and talented people.

Cons

I would love to see better beer options (maybe a pilsner) from the keg.