2 months ago
Base Salary
$126k - $248k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build and improve MongoDB’s distributed query optimization system for flexible-schema databases.
- Research query systems and industry trends to inform technical designs and direction.
- Set initiative-level strategy, architect plans, and lead execution of query optimization work.
- Design, implement, test, and support query performance, robustness, query language, diagnostics, and integration features.
- Trace defects, coordinate changes across a large codebase, and support production releases.
- Partner with management and cross-functional teams on roadmaps, processes, architecture, and product changes.
- Mentor, coach, and influence other engineers through technical leadership and example.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data management systems, distributed systems, or large-scale backend engineering.
- Experience building production-level code for a large user base with robust design structures and rigorous code quality.
- Degree in Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design and architecture.
- Experience with large codebases written in C++ or another systems programming language.
- Strong foundation in database internals; query optimization experience is preferred but not required.
- Background in compilers, language transpilers, or distributed storage systems is a valued alternative or bonus.
Benefits
- Remote work is available in the U.S. or Canada, limited to Eastern or Central time zones.
- Eligible benefits may include equity, an employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks of fully paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, a 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and other health benefits.
- MongoDB provides disability accommodations during the application and interview process.
- Benefits and the listed base salary range in the posting apply to U.S.-based candidates.
About MongoDB
MongoDB builds the MongoDB document database and the MongoDB Atlas cloud database service for application developers and enterprises. Its business model centers on cloud consumption (Atlas), commercial subscriptions, and support, with tooling for migration, synchronization, and disaster recovery across on‑prem and multi‑cloud environments. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, it is a public company listed on NASDAQ and widely used across industries worldwide.