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Couchbase Company Culture
Couchbase Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Couchbase's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
A-CEO Rating
BPerks & Benefits
BEnvironment
BCompensation
B-Couchbase CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Matt Cain
73 /100
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Diversity at Couchbase
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Couchbase have rated Meetings, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Couchbase
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Couchbase have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Couchbase eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
Couchbase employees are -27% more likely to recommend Couchbase as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at Couchbase
Working at Couchbase is rated average by 29 employees, across various culture dimensions. Couchbase employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Couchbase’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Couchbase was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Couchbase
C+
Overall Company Culture at Couchbase is rated C+
Last updated months ago
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50%
Couchbase ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Couchbase Employee Reviews
Out of 36 Couchbase employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Couchbase improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From Couchbase Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Very informal and friendly, a little bit vague
- What are some of the best things about your team?People in the teams are friendly
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Salary is within good range
Constructive Feedback From Couchbase Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Falling short of customer expectations and industry standards
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Change focus, stop blindly chasing competitors
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Targeting the correct product and market
Couchbase Company Information
Couchbase Company Overview
"Couchbase is a NoSQL vendor that develops Couchbase Server, an open-source, NoSQL, document-oriented database."
Couchbase was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Matt Cain. Since its inception 17 years ago, Couchbase has grown to 650 employees.
Couchbase Mission, Vision & Values
Couchbase Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower enterprises to develop, deploy, and run mission-critical applications anywhere by delivering a high-performance, flexible, and scalable modern database.
Couchbase Vision Statement
We believe data is at the heart of the enterprise. We empower developers and architects to build, deploy, and run their mission-critical applications. Couchbase delivers a high-performance, flexible and scalable modern database that runs across the data center and any cloud. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on Couchbase to power the core applications their businesses depend on.
Couchbase Values
- Be a Good Human, Always.
- Act with Uncompromising Integrity, Period.
- Serve Your Family, As Defined By You.
- Attack Hard Problems, Driven by Customer Outcomes.
- Play to Win, Together.
- Make Tomorrow Better Than Today, Start Now.
| Headquarter | 3250 Olcott St Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | couchbase.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | 650-417-7500 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BASE |
| Jobs | www.couchbase.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Couchbase Competitors
Couchbase competitors include MongoDB, Inc., Aerospike, and MarkLogic. Couchbase ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Couchbase compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Couchbase Employees
Couchbase has 650 employees. 29 employees at Couchbase have reviewed Couchbase across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 29 Couchbase employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Couchbase are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Couchbase, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Couchbase are generally satisfied with their team. 29 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Couchbase are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Couchbase believe the environment at Couchbase is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Couchbase is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at Couchbase work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Couchbase are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Couchbase - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Couchbase is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Couchbase employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Couchbase KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Couchbase's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Couchbase employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Couchbase CEO & Leadership
Couchbase CEO - Matt Cain
73 /100
Couchbase’s CEO Matt Cain started in this role in 2017. Matt’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Couchbase’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees in the Sales department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Couchbase’s competitors, Matt Cain ranks right above MarkLogic CEO Gary Bloom. Under Cain’s leadership, Couchbase employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Leadership and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Couchbase could stand to see real improvement.
Couchbase Leadership
The Couchbase Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Matt Cain, CFO Greg Henry, and Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Peter Finter
Matt Cain CEO / President
Matt Cain serves as the CEO / President of Couchbase.
Greg Henry CFO
Greg Henry serves as the CFO of Couchbase. Greg started at Couchbase in November of 2016. Greg currently resides in San... read more
Peter Finter Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Peter Finter serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Couchbase.
Robin Schulman Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Robin Schulman serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Couchbase. Robin... read more
Dave Finlay VP, Engineering
Dave Finlay serves as the VP, Engineering of Couchbase. Dave started at Couchbase in September of 2016. Dave currently... read more
Tai Tran Vice President of Engineering
Tai Tran serves as the Vice President of Engineering of Couchbase.
Mark Shelton Vice President of Sales
Mark Shelton serves as the Vice President of Sales of Couchbase. Mark started at Couchbase in April of 2018. Mark... read more
Scott Anderson Senior Vice President, Product Management and Business Operations
Scott Anderson serves as the Senior Vice President, Product Management and Business Operations of Couchbase. Scott... read more
Ravi Mayuram SVP Products and Engineering
Ravi Mayuram serves as the SVP Products and Engineering of Couchbase. Ravi currently resides in the San Francisco Bay... read more
Couchbase Salaries
How much does Couchbase pay?
How much do people at Couchbase get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Couchbase is $128,899, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,580, or $64 per hour.
At Couchbase, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $249,242 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,232 annually. Average Couchbase salaries by department include: HR at $140,261, Engineering at $156,504, Operations at $117,698, and Design at $97,102. Half of Couchbase salaries are above $133,580.
17 employees at Couchbase rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 53 ratings) while 16 employees at Couchbase rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th Percentile |
$128,899*
Average Compensation
$133,580*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Couchbase Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Couchbase
Diverse employees at Couchbase score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Couchbase in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Couchbase across various culture dimensions.
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Couchbase Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Couchbase PTO
Couchbase PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Couchbase Careers
Couchbase Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Couchbase applied for 25 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Couchbase has a total of 650 employees
25
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 96% Granted (24 out of 25)
- 4% Denied (1 out of 25)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 25)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 25)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Couchbase Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Couchbase on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 18% | |
Customer Support | 9% | |
All Industries | 9% | |
Sales | 9% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
Mountain View | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Monticello | 9% | |
Phoenix | 9% | |
Carteret | 9% | |
San Jose | 9% | |
Other | 36% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Couchbase
What is Couchbase address?
Couchbase location is at 3250 Olcott St
Who is the CEO of Couchbase?
Couchbase CEO is Matt Cain, their score by employees is 73
What is Couchbase eNPS?
The eNPS for Couchbase is -27
What is the salary for DevOps in Couchbase?
DevOps average salary in the US is 140k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Couchbase?
The average salaries for Business Development in Couchbase is 116k
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