Couchbase

Pros: The best part is definitely the work from home setup. Being remote from California, I've got a lot of flexibility with my hours as a Software Engineer. It's a solid perk for sure.
Cons: Sometimes the flexibility feels a bit chaotic though. There isn't always clear communication, which can be tough in a fully remote setup for a company specializing in NoSQL database technology. It impacts team cohesion.
Advice to Management: Focus on clearer communication strategies for remote teams. Invest in tools and practices that help build team rapport and ensure everyone feels connected, even across different time zones. It'd really help the company culture.

Pros: I enjoyed the WFH flexibility as a Software Engineer for the most part. The engineering challenges in database software are pretty interesting. The team was usually supportive and good to collaborate with.
Cons: The pay and benefits aren't really competitive for big tech. My base salary felt a bit low compared to other remote roles I've seen. The health insurance options aren't great, which is a big con.
Advice to Management: To attract and retain top Software Engineer talent, Couchbase needs to seriously re-evaluate its compensation and benefits package. It's tough to compete in the database software industry without better pay and perks.

Pros: Being fully remote is a huge plus; I can manage my personal life much better. There's good flexibility to arrange your day, which is nice for a WFH setup. My immediate team often respects boundaries, so I get decent breaks.
Cons: Work-life balance can definitely suffer during crunch times, especially for cloud infrastructure projects. You're expected to be available often, and there's pressure to hit aggressive deadlines. The workload for database developers can get pretty heavy, leading to longer hours.
Advice to Management: Try to better manage project scopes and timelines. Give teams more breathing room between major releases.