Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join MongoDB's Query Execution Team as a Software Engineer to develop a fast and modular distributed query system. You will implement and maintain execution algorithms, build new query language features, and tune database performance. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of a leading developer data platform. The position can be based in a US or Canada office or remotely in North America. Success will be measured by contributions to major and minor version releases, code review responsibilities, independent delivery of complex functionality, and mentorship of new engineers. MongoDB offers a supportive and enriching culture with various benefits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in systems programming
• Hands-on experience building industrial-strength software
• Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
• Experience with large code bases, preferably in C++, C, Rust or a similar compiled language
• B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience
• In three months you’ll have contributed to the development of a project slated for the next major version, as well as fixed a few bugs in a minor version of our latest stable release series
• In six months, you’ll have taken on code review responsibilities and are independently delivering complex functionality and squashing bugs independently
• In twelve months, you’re contributing to the design of major new features and are helping to mentor new engineers on the team

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve current functionality of the MongoDB query engine
• Contribute high quality C++ code and give and solicit feedback in code reviews
• Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features related to query performance and robustness, query language enhancements, diagnostics for query performance problems, and integration with other products and tools
• Work constructively with peers to deliver excellent technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in databases and/or data management systems
• Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines. Hands-on experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain

Benefits

• 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
• Health benefits offerings