Principal Technical Writer

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Principal Technical Writer to join our documentation team in Bangalore. In this role, you will lead the documentation strategy across our product ecosystem, diving deep into SQL and NoSQL database technologies to produce high-impact, developer-focused content.

This is a senior leadership role for a seasoned technical communicator who can craft comprehensive API references, tutorials, and practical code examples while championing Docs-as-Code workflows, elevating content quality, and driving engineering best practices. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Support teams to identify user pain points, translate complex use cases, and ensure our documentation sets the industry standard.

Strategic Leader: You have a proven track record of setting direction, establishing processes, and lifting the standard of technical content across an enterprise product suite.

Proactive & Action-Oriented: You thrive with autonomy, take initiative to solve complex architectural problems, and learn by doing.

Curious & Adaptable: You stay ahead of industry shifts, continuously exploring new tools, languages, and documentation methodologies on the fly.

Quality-Driven: You maintain an uncompromising bar for technical accuracy, clarity, and developer experience in everything you publish.

At Couchbase, innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. Our culture is driven by four core values that guide how we build mission-critical technology and collaborate every day:

Put the Customer First: The customer must be at the center of everything we do.

Be a Good Human, Always: Integrity, empathy, and respect are our non-negotiable bedrock.

Win as One Team: No one wins alone. Collaboration is how we erase silos.

Build for Mission Critical: Our product earned customer trust. We honor it by relentlessly pushing what’s technically possible.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds—including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ professionals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We also value unconventional career paths and unique life experiences.

Modern customer experiences demand a flexible cloud database platform that powers applications from the cloud to the edge and everywhere in between. Couchbase’s mission is to simplify how developers and architects build, deploy, and consume modern applications. With Capella —our fast, flexible, and affordable cloud database platform—we enable organizations to deliver premium user experiences backed by best-in-class price performance.

More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their mission-critical applications. We’re also proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in both the Bay Area and the UK.

We offer a holistic approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create, helping you care for yourself and your family:

Generous Time Off: Flexible programs designed to support your work-life balance.

Health & Wellness: World-class medical, dental, vision, mental health, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.*

Financial Security: Competitive retirement plans* and business travel coverage.

Career Growth: A "Be Valued, Create Value" philosophy focused on your continuous growth.

Fun & Comfort: Ergonomic setups for both WFH and in-office employees, plus snacks and meals when you’re in the office. *Note: Specific benefit programs vary by country. Your recruiter can share details for your location. Disclaimer: Couchbase is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join an impact initiative group and experience the amazing feeling of Couchbase can-do culture. By using this website and submitting your information, you acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Notice and understand your personal information may be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice following guidelines in your country of application.

Disclaimer:

Couchbase is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join an impact initiative group and experience the amazing feeling of Couchbase can-do culture.

By using this website and submitting your information, you acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Notice and understand your personal information may be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice following guidelines in your country of application.