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Staff Engineer, Query Optimization

4 weeks ago
North America, United States
Full-time
Lead
Database Administrator
Software Development
AWS Azure C++ GCP MongoDB
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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

  • Design and build core components of MongoDB's distributed query optimization system.
  • Research state-of-the-art query systems to inform architecture and design decisions.
  • Define technical vision and direction for flexible-schema database optimization work.
  • Lead initiative-level planning, architecture, and execution for the team.
  • Advise management on roadmap, process, and architectural decisions.
  • Identify, implement, test, and support new features for query performance, robustness, diagnostics, and language enhancements.
  • Collaborate with engineers to coordinate changes across a large, feature-rich code base.
  • Work with adjacent teams such as client drivers, cloud services, enterprise tools, support, consulting, education, and marketing.
  • Mentor and coach team members through example and technical guidance.
  • Review code and participate in design reviews for new features.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in data management systems, distributed systems, or large-scale backend engineering.
  • Experience building production-level software for a large user base with strong design structure and rigorous code quality.
  • Degree in Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong competency in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture.
  • Experience with large code bases written in C++ or another systems programming language.
  • Ability to trace defects, estimate work complexity, and plan component evolution and integration.
  • Strong foundation in core database internals.
  • Experience with query optimization is a strong bonus but not required.
  • Background in compilers, language transpilers, or distributed storage systems is also welcome.
  • Role can be based in a US office or remotely in the North America region.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $151,000 to $297,000 USD for U.S.-based candidates.
  • Equity and 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.
  • Transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage and health benefits offerings.

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