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Sr Product Manager

Couchbase, Inc.
Location
Bangalore, India
Posted
1 month ago
Department
150 Product Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Seven or more years in product management, with at least three on a technical platform
  • Systems depth in latency, throughput, recall, index structures, query plans, memory and storage tradeoffs, and cost per operation
  • Customer obsession and working-backwards rigor
  • Engineering credibility and ability to work effectively with engineers
  • Cross-functional trust with sales, GTM, and marketing
  • AI-driven PM practice with concrete examples
Nice to have
  • Direct experience with query engines, query optimization, secondary indexing, full-text search, vector search, or retrieval and ranking systems
  • Familiarity with SQL and SQL-like query languages, Lucene-family search stacks, or vector databases
  • Experience at a database, data platform, search, or AI infrastructure company
  • Experience owning a performance, benchmark, or TCO narrative in a competitive market
  • Public presence through blog posts, conference talks, OSS contributions, or analyst-facing work
What the job really is

As a Senior Product Manager at Couchbase, you will take ownership of search, indexing, and query functionalities within the operational data platform for AI. Your role involves collaborating with engineering teams, engaging with customers, and managing the product lifecycle from conception through launch and adoption. You will also focus on enhancing developer experience and ensuring performance metrics are met, while utilizing AI in product management practices.

Benefits
  • Generous Time Off Program
  • Wellness Benefits including medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs
  • Financial Planning with retirement program and business travel insurance
  • Career Growth opportunities
  • Fun Perks like ergonomic office setup and food/snacks for in-office employees
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role emphasizes hands-on involvement and may require extensive collaboration across teams
  • Experience in search and indexing is not required, but strong systems instincts are essential
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