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 their 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 Sydney/Melbourne 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 is a hands-on role requiring significant experience in software engineering and AI.

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