Senior Software Engineer

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2 Locations
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126K-248K 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
The Senior Software Engineer will design and build core components of a distributed data processing platform, mentor engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions while enhancing scalability and security.
Summary Generated by Built In

Atlas Stream Processing enables developers to continuously process streaming data alongside critical application data stored in their database. It builds upon MongoDB’s integrated developer data platform; enabling developers to stand up a stream processor and database with just a few API calls and lines of code, all fully managed on Atlas. As our product rapidly gains traction with customers, you will be instrumental in contributing to and owning the development of core new features. On the Platform team you will tackle complex distributed system problems with the goal of making our platform more scalable, reliable, and secure.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Austin or New York City for our hybrid working model.

Position Expectations
  • Design, build and deliver well-tested core pieces of the service in collaboration with other stakeholders
  • Contribute to shaping architecture, code reviews and development practices, developer experience as the product grows 
  • Mentor fellow engineers and assume ownership and accountability of projects
Qualifications
  • Strong background in building core components for data processing systems (including query execution, storage engines, autotuning and workload optimization) and distributed systems
  • 5+ years experience of building distributed systems, and/or foundational cloud services at scale and an interest in working with Go and Java
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (eg. Kubernetes) and Observability tools. 
  • Proven success in designing, writing, testing, debugging, performance tuning, possessing a strong grip on the foundational materials of computer science and maintaining distributed and/or highly concurrent software systems in large, long-lived code bases
  • Track record of identifying problems, implementing solutions and delivering complex projects in distributed systems or databases
  • Good verbal and written technical communication skills, desire to collaborate with colleagues
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 database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database 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 database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 60,000 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: 1273413195

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, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$126,000$248,000 USD

Skills Required

  • 5+ years experience of building distributed systems
  • Strong background in core components for data processing
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms
  • Proven success in designing, writing, testing, and debugging distributed software systems
  • Good verbal and written technical communication skills

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MongoDB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave up to 20 weeks, backup childcare days, and global fertility/adoption support are emphasized as generous and inclusive. Family-forming programs through dedicated partners and structured return-to-work flexibility further strengthen this pillar.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with extras like free primary-care memberships, mental-health resources, and care navigation. Added coverage for gender affirmation and menopause/low-testosterone needs underscores depth in clinical and holistic support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing programs, meditation and mindfulness tools, and fitness partnerships are highlighted alongside in-office lunches on hub days. These everyday perks complement core coverage and support sustained work-life balance.

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The Company
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Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

The database market is big. How big? Well, according to IDC, it’ll reach $153 billion by 2027. And MongoDB is at the forefront of that innovation with thousands of customers across the globe. We empower developers and businesses to build and deploy the applications they want, wherever they want.

Why Work With Us

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