MongoDB · 2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Query
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expMongoDB is a leading database company empowering customers to innovate rapidly. The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for building user-facing features on top of the core query engine and enhancing various products within the MongoDB ecosystem, requiring strong competencies in data management and software design.
Cloud ComputingDatabaseOpen SourceSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Be directly responsible for delivering on goals which span a 6-18 month timeframe
Play a key role in defining the roadmap for the next 12 months
Write well tested, production-ready code in C++ (our test infrastructure also leverages Python and Javascript)
Research state-of-the art query systems to inform our design
Leverage deep knowledge of the strength and weakness of the product and of industry trends to provide technical vision and direction
Advise management on decisions related to roadmap, processes, architecture and design
Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams across the company to jointly work on large initiatives
Influence and grow team members through active mentoring, coaching and leading by example
Help cultivate a strong talent bench through interviewing, mentoring and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in data management systems
Experience with building production-level code with a large user base, robust design structure and rigorous code quality
Degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
Experience with large code bases written in C++ or another systems programming language. You'll need to trace down defects, estimate work complexity, and design evolution and integration strategies as we rewrite different components of the system
Passion for the theory and practice of database query engines, as well as hands-on or academic experience in the database domain
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
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$311MKey Investors
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2018-03-06Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jim Scharf
Chief Technology Officer
Ronnen Miller
SVP, Global Technical Services
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