Forward Deployed Engineer, Industry Solutions

MongoDB

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Hybrid
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Gurugram, Haryana, India
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2 days ago
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MongoDB is a leading American software company that develops and provides commercial support for a popular, source-available document database. Designed to handle unstructured and structured data natively, its platform is purpose-built for modern cloud applications, analytics, and AI experiences.

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TL;DR · Forward Deployed Engineer, Industry Solutions

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, Industry Solutions, you will join the Industry Solutions Team to work directly with independent software vendors and their engineering organizations. You will be embedded within partner teams to build MongoDB capabilities into their products, focusing on creating production-ready integrations, migrations, and reusable patterns. Your daily responsibilities include designing data models, indexes, and queries while implementing coexistence and migration solutions like change data capture and dual writes. You will navigate complex environments including Kubernetes, Atlas, and self-managed clouds. The role requires proficiency in at least two languages such as Java, C#/.NET, Node.js/TypeScript, Python, or Go, alongside expertise in MongoDB and relational databases. You will solve technical challenges regarding performance, scalability, and security while helping partners modernize their data platforms through collaborative development and code reviews within their specific production codebases.

What does a Forward Deployed Engineer earn?

Median $201250 from 49 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Embed with partner engineering teams to integrate MongoDB into their existing products and codebases.
  • Design and build MongoDB-backed features including data models, indexes, queries, and persistence layers.
  • Develop migration solutions involving change data capture, dual writes, and application refactoring.
  • Validate production-ready solutions for performance, scalability, security, and operational readiness across various environments.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical documentation to enable partner engineers.
  • Identify and document reusable implementation patterns and tooling to accelerate future engagements.
  • Travel to partner sites to work directly with their engineering teams during key project phases.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience building and operating production applications.
  • Must possess strong application-side expertise with MongoDB, including data modeling, indexing, aggregation, and transaction semantics.
  • Must have application-level fluency with at least one major relational database.
  • Must have experience integrating new databases into large production codebases and migrating production workloads.
  • Must have strong coding ability in at least two languages such as Java, C#/.NET, Node.js/TypeScript, Python, or Go.
  • Must be able to work effectively in unfamiliar codebases and explain technical trade-offs clearly.
  • Must be willing to spend significant time on-site with partners and travel within the region.
  • Experience with ISV environments, microservices, Kafka, or MongoDB certifications (preferred).

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