Senior Software Engineer

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Hybrid
158K-220K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Software • Database
MongoDB empowers innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data.
The Role
Design, build, test, and maintain MongoDB’s integrated Java search platform. Develop distributed search and vector search systems, lead projects, own subsystems, contribute to architecture and roadmap decisions, review code and designs, fix bugs, and mentor engineers. The role focuses on building scalable search infrastructure that supports complex queries and retrieval-augmented generation applications.
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MongoDB Search and Vector Search allows users to execute complex search queries and build RAG applications using the MongoDB Query Language. Our users are free to focus on relevance and data retrieval instead of the machinery needed to search data at scale.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Toronto for our hybrid working model.

Candidate Profile:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining industrial-strength backend software in a complex codebase
  • Proficient in modern programming languages and techniques
  • Experienced in developing distributed systems, cloud services, and SaaS products
  • Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills; enthusiasm for collaborating closely with colleagues and mentoring other engineers
  • A growth mindset and the desire to learn quickly through taking on challenges, reflecting on outcomes, and incorporating feedback
  • A strong sense of ownership over their work, from initial design all the way through maintaining code in production
You will:
  • Build and design our integrated search platform, written in Java
  • Work with a collaborative team that prioritizes sound technical decision-making and building systems that our customers love and that we are proud of as engineers
  • Lead projects and own subsystems
  • Help determine the team’s roadmap and the architecture of our system
Success measures:
  • In 3 months you’ll have contributed to the development of an existing project and completed several improvements or bug fixes
  • In 6 months you’ll be reviewing code and project designs, and be an active participant in team meetings
  • In 12 months you’ll have a thorough understanding of the systems the team owns and have led a project. You’ll have had a positive impact on our code, product, and team processes
About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Req ID: 2273501136

AI is used to review applications based on job-related criteria and does not replace human decision-making. The hiring team decide who moves forward.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer match, mental health counseling, backup child and elder care, and health, dental, and vision benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to candidates based in Canada.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in Canada is:
$158,000$220,000 CAD

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining backend software in complex codebases
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages and techniques
  • Experience developing distributed systems, cloud services, and SaaS products
  • Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues and mentor other engineers
  • Strong ownership from initial design through production maintenance
  • Experience with Java backend development

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MongoDB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is set at 20 weeks paid and gender‑neutral (generally after one year of service), alongside 90% reimbursement for fertility, adoption, or surrogacy costs up to $50,000. Backup child/elder care via Care.com and parenting support (e.g., Cleo) add depth to family coverage.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision options are broad, with some plans listing $0 employee‑only premiums, HSA contributions, and a free One Medical membership. Mental health resources include Spring Health (with therapy visits), an EAP, and a trained Mental Health First Aid network.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Total rewards commonly include RSU equity grants and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, creating meaningful ownership opportunities. Multiple role descriptions and benefits pages emphasize equity as a core component of compensation.

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Year Founded: 2008

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