Principal Research Scientist, Database Systems

1 hour, 32 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
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

Description

  • Conduct innovative research in query optimization, indexing methods, storage engines, and performance optimization.
  • Design, prototype, and empirically evaluate novel database systems and architectures using modern hardware features such as SIMD parallelism, GPU acceleration, and multicore processing.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to translate research into practical solutions for commercial database products.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier database and systems conferences and journals such as VLDB and SIGMOD.
  • Build a database systems research group with 2-3 researchers over the next 1-2 years.
  • Mentor junior researchers and help foster a collaborative, productive research environment.
  • Establish working relationships with key stakeholders across Product and Engineering.
  • Review MongoDB’s database roadmap and identify opportunities for research impact.
  • Develop a clear research agenda for the team.
  • Attract and interview researchers to join the team.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in database systems.
  • 12+ years of experience applying computer science concepts to large-scale software development problems, including databases and distributed systems.
  • Proven track record of impactful research publications in top-tier database and systems conferences and journals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in query optimization, efficient data structures, and high-performance database architectures.
  • Strong background in performance engineering, hardware-aware optimizations, and database engine internals.
  • Experience building research prototypes and conducting rigorous empirical studies to validate theoretical models.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Experience in database and distributed systems work (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $168,000–$330,000 USD for U.S.-based candidates.
  • Equity and participation in the employee stock purchase program.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • 20 weeks of fully paid gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Fertility and adoption assistance.
  • Mental health counseling.
  • Access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage and health benefits offerings.
  • Flexible, in-office, or remote work options in North America.

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