Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MongoDB is a data platform company that provides tools for working with document databases and SQL-based workflows. The Senior Software Engineer will build and optimize the MongoDB SQL Interface, collaborate across teams to deliver customer-focused features, and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of SQL querying and analytics capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Innovate at the intersection of traditional relational databases and modern flexible-schema databases to design, build, and optimize tools to enhance the SQL experience with MongoDB
- Collaborate with product managers and customer experience teams to evaluate user needs and build features that provide an intuitive and delightful experience to customers
- Monitor and improve performance, scalability, and reliability of the SQL interface to ensure smooth experiences for users working with large datasets and complex queries
- Stay updated on emerging trends in the database and cloud industry, bringing innovative ideas to the team
- Advocate for technical excellence while helping the team balance trade-offs between feature delivery and system quality
Skills
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and database technologies
- Proficiency in at least one compiled language, and interest in working with Rust, Java and Go
- Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
- Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines
- Familiarity with SQL query execution, optimization, and relational database systems
- Proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces and deliver solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, advocate for technical improvements, and articulate ideas clearly
- A keen interest in empowering users to interact with and analyze data
- A drive to deliver tools that enable seamless integration between MongoDB and SQL-based workflows
- Professional experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain is preferred
- Familiarity with MongoDB or other non-relational databases is a plus but not mandatory
Benefits
- Equity
- Participation in the employee stock purchase program
- 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
- Employee affinity groups
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