Server Security Engineer Manager

Summary

Join MongoDB's Platform Security team as a Security Engineering Manager to lead a globally distributed team responsible for the security of MongoDB Server and related products. You will own the strategy and drive improvements for the Server Security program, focusing on threat modeling, advanced fuzzing, static and dynamic analysis, penetration testing, developer training, and other aspects of product security. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of people leadership experience in a security domain and 7 years of hands-on experience in software or product security, with a strong background in securing complex, low-level systems. A strong technical foundation in application security, particularly in systems-level languages like C/C++, is essential. You will partner with Server engineering leadership, serve as a key security resource for other teams, and hire, mentor, and grow high-performing security engineers. This role can be based in Seattle, New York City, or remotely within the US.

Requirements

• At least 3 years as a people leader within a security domain
• At least 7 years of progressive hands-on experience in software or product security, with a strong background in securing complex, low-level systems (e.g., databases, operating systems, distributed services)
• A strong technical foundation in application security, particularly as it applies to systems-level languages like C/C++. You should be comfortable leading technical discussions on topics like memory corruption vulnerabilities, cryptographic implementations, and secure architecture
• A proven track record of successfully growing and evolving teams of high performing security engineers
• Superb written and verbal communication, time management skills, and a growth mindset
• A deep understanding of the modern software development lifecycle and how to effectively embed security within it
• A passion for building technical and leadership skills in others through coaching, mentoring, and career development planning
• A strong commitment to building and fostering a diverse and supportive culture that values customer obsession, continuous improvement, and high standards
• A deep sense of ownership, accountability, and pride

Responsibilities

• Lead a globally distributed engineering team by creating a positive culture, handling career growth and performance conversations, and aligning team execution to strategy
• Own the strategy and drive improvements for the Server Security program, focusing on areas such as threat modeling, advanced fuzzing, static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST), penetration testing or assessments, developer training, and other parts of product security
• Provide feedback on the feasibility, functionality, design, and timeline of new security engineering proposals
• Partner with Server engineering leadership to prioritize security initiatives and advocate for the resources your team needs to secure Server products
• Serve as a key security resource for other engineering teams as they take personal ownership of the security of the systems they build
• Hire, mentor and grow strong, high-performing security engineers across multiple domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team responsible for the security of high-scale database or cloud computing environments
• Prior hands-on experience in C/C++ development or vulnerability research
• Working knowledge of one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience scaling security programs within B2B SaaS organizations

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