Senior Staff Ai Engineer

Summary

Join MongoDB's Field Engineering team as a Forward Deployed AI Engineer and contribute to the future of our ecosystem. You will collaborate with enterprise clients on impactful projects, utilizing Generative AI to modernize applications and accelerate microservices adoption. This role blends hands-on technical work with strategic influence, allowing you to shape both customer success and MongoDB's product direction. The position offers remote work options within the U.S. or from our New York or Palo Alto offices. You will partner with clients to optimize performance and unlock data potential using MongoDB. You will also evaluate and implement AI-powered tools, prototype solutions, and influence product direction.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering impactful technical solutions for enterprise clients, preferably using Java, SQL, and Python
• An engineering degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Network Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• In-depth knowledge of AI/ML concepts, tools, and open-source development
• Proficient in test-driven development methodologies and familiar with monolithic versus microservices architectures, including the complexities of application migration
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex, “un-Googleable” challenges while driving innovation through software development

Responsibilities

• Partner with enterprise customers to modernize applications, optimize performance, and unlock the potential of their data with MongoDB
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools, prototype innovative solutions, and influence MongoDB’s product direction
• Collaborate across technical and services teams to identify opportunities for transformation and develop scalable, resilient solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Academic research experience in parsing, AI/ML, or programming languages

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
• Equity
• Participation in the employee stock purchase program