MongoDB · 1 week ago
Lead Engineer, Server Programmability
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $270K/yr
2+ years expMongoDB is a company that empowers customers to innovate at market speed through its unified database platform. The Lead Engineer, Server Programmability will manage a team of engineers, improve server development processes, and enhance the programming model for MongoDB's core database functionalities.
Cloud ComputingDatabaseOpen SourceSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 5-8 engineers, managing all aspects of people management including hiring, growth, compensation, and performance management
Be directly responsible for the results your team delivers
Own the definition and execution of the team’s 12-month roadmap
Drive improvements to processes and tools especially those that allow us to confidently make changes to high risk parts of our codebase
Use data to inform decisions and measure the impact of work the team ships
Guide the team through making complex changes that balance performance against other requirements
Handle (or lead the effort to handle) time-sensitive customer escalations
Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams across the company to jointly work on large initiatives
Work with product managers, program managers, and other teams to specify, prioritize and deliver new features that delight our users
Ensure high quality and velocity in the design and implementation of new functionality in MongoDB server
Qualification
Required
You have 2 or more years of experience managing a team of software engineers
You have strong technical judgment that you use to effectively guide engineering decisions
You have first-hand experience developing complex systems in C++ (like databases, distributed systems, or high-performance applications) and you use this context to understand the challenges your team faces
You enjoy coaching, career development, and creating growth opportunities to help your team reach their full potential
You care about building a diverse, inclusive environment where engineers can do their best work
You put the customer first and don't hesitate to cross team boundaries in search of the right solution
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
Company
MongoDB
MongoDB is a next-generation database that helps businesses transform their industries by harnessing the power of data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$311MKey Investors
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2018-03-06Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Chirantan Desai
President & CEO, MongoDB
Jim Scharf
Chief Technology Officer
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