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Director of Engineering, Query Optimization

2 days, 12 hours ago
Ireland
Full-time
Executive
Director of Engineering
Software Development
AWS Azure GCP MongoDB System Design
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MongoDB

MongoDB

MongoDB provides a developer data platform that simplifies data management and accelerates application development, enabling businesses to leverage modern database technology for innovative solutions across various industries.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2007
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Description

  • Lead the Query Optimization team’s development of a world-class open-source query engine for MongoDB’s document model.
  • Manage engineering managers and staff-level engineers while providing technical guidance on complex query processing decisions.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and senior technical leadership to design, develop, and ship the distributed query engine.
  • Own team planning, resource allocation, and execution across new feature development and support for prior releases.
  • Set and communicate strategic vision for the team in alignment with MongoDB Server’s technical direction and product strategy.
  • Partner with peer engineering teams, Program Management, and Product Management to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery.
  • Grow and strengthen a high-performing, geographically distributed team, including mentoring future leaders.
  • Evaluate team performance and maintain high standards for execution, culture, and accountability.
  • Improve team processes and workflows to increase productivity, efficiency, and employee engagement.
  • Travel up to four weeks per year to meet with remote team members and attend team events.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of management experience, including mentoring other engineering managers.
  • Proven success building, mentoring, and growing geographically distributed software engineering teams.
  • High emotional intelligence and a commitment to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
  • Extensive experience collaborating across organizational boundaries.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to make complex project decisions quickly.
  • Proven experience designing, writing, testing, and maintaining distributed and/or highly concurrent software systems in large, long-lived code bases.
  • At least 10 years of programming and system design experience with a strong foundation in computer science.
  • Professional or advanced academic expertise in query planning, optimization, and execution.
  • Deep understanding of systems programming, many-core architectures, and distributed data processing.
  • C/C++ knowledge is a plus.
  • Role can be based in Dublin or remotely in the Republic of Ireland.
  • Relocation assistance is provided.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is provided.
  • Flexible location options, including Dublin office or remote work in the Republic of Ireland.
  • Travel support for up to four weeks per year to connect with remote team members and attend team events.
  • Access to MongoDB’s supportive and enriching culture, including employee affinity groups.
  • Fertility assistance is offered.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Commitment to accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.

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