Senior Staff Ai Engineer

Summary

Join MongoDB's newly formed Field Engineering team as a Forward Deployed AI Engineer and work directly with enterprise clients on high-impact projects using Generative AI and LLMs. You will help organizations migrate legacy databases, modernize their architecture, and integrate AI-driven functionality into applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your software engineering expertise while shaping MongoDB's AI strategy. The position can be based in our Sydney office or remotely in Australia. You will collaborate with various teams to create scalable software solutions and contribute to the company's AI and software development roadmap. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering and AI, particularly in Generative AI and LLMs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering impactful technical solutions for enterprise clients, using Java, Python, and SQL
• An engineering degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Network Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Deep expertise in AI concepts, Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, fine-tuning, embeddings), and open-source AI development
• Proficient in test-driven development methodologies and familiar with monolithic vs. microservices architectures, including database migration and refactoring
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex, large-scale engineering challenges by leveraging GenAI

Responsibilities

• Work with enterprise customers to refactor applications, migrate legacy databases, and optimize performance using MongoDB
• Prototype and build AI-powered features, leveraging LLMs and Generative AI frameworks to improve software development workflows and application functionality
• Apply modern software engineering practices to accelerate customers’ AI adoption, helping them implement microservices-based architectures, intelligent automation, and AI-enhanced applications
• Influence MongoDB’s AI and software development roadmap by sharing insights from real-world implementations and customer needs
• Collaborate across engineering, product, and customer teams to create scalable, resilient software solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing AI-powered applications, AI-driven data migration, or intelligent automation
• Academic research experience in parsing, AI/ML, or programming languages

Benefits

• Employee affinity groups
• Fertility assistance
• A generous parental leave policy