[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, SQL Engines

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MongoDB is a data platform company that provides tools for working with document databases and SQL-based workflows. The Senior Software Engineer will build and optimize the MongoDB SQL Interface, collaborate across teams to deliver customer-focused features, and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of SQL querying and analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Innovate at the intersection of traditional relational databases and modern flexible-schema databases to design, build, and optimize tools to enhance the SQL experience with MongoDB
• Collaborate with product managers and customer experience teams to evaluate user needs and build features that provide an intuitive and delightful experience to customers
• Monitor and improve performance, scalability, and reliability of the SQL interface to ensure smooth experiences for users working with large datasets and complex queries
• Stay updated on emerging trends in the database and cloud industry, bringing innovative ideas to the team
• Advocate for technical excellence while helping the team balance trade-offs between feature delivery and system quality

Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and database technologies
• Proficiency in at least one compiled language, and interest in working with Rust, Java and Go
• Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
• Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines
• Familiarity with SQL query execution, optimization, and relational database systems
• Proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces and deliver solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, advocate for technical improvements, and articulate ideas clearly
• A keen interest in empowering users to interact with and analyze data
• A drive to deliver tools that enable seamless integration between MongoDB and SQL-based workflows
• Professional experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain is preferred
• Familiarity with MongoDB or other non-relational databases is a plus but not mandatory

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
• Employee affinity groups

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