Principal Technologist / Field CTO

MongoDB

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India, India
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1 day 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 · Principal Technologist / Field CTO

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The Principal Technologist role at MongoDB India involves collaborating closely with account teams to engage C-suite executives and senior technical leaders, bridging complex data architectures with AI to drive business transformation. This thought leader will shape industry perspectives through high-impact activities such as executive roundtables, keynotes, and media briefings. Daily responsibilities include scaling technical influence, contributing to the developer community, and delivering compelling presentations to CxO audiences. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in customer-facing roles with deep expertise in enterprise-scale applications, database architectures, distributed systems, and cloud computing. Strong proficiency in modern AI capabilities and a background in Computer Science or Engineering is preferred. This role offers extensive travel opportunities and the chance to influence technical direction at some of the world’s largest companies.

Skills

MongoDB Distributed Systems Cloud Computing AI Capabilities Database Architectures Technical Evangelism CI/CD Open Source Contributions Keynote Presentations Executive Roundtables Press Briefings Terraform AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Engage C-suite executives to transform business through advanced data architectures and AI.
  • Shape industry perspectives by delivering high-impact technical presentations at events.
  • Serve as a credible spokesperson for MongoDB, briefing tier-1 press and analysts.
  • Influence technology strategies with executive-level audiences in key customer meetings.
  • Develop and publish thought leadership content on modern database platforms and AI.
  • Collaborate closely with account teams to position MongoDB for strategic customer needs.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of experience in customer-facing roles at principal or Field CTO level.
  • Deep hands-on expertise with enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems design.
  • Proven track record of technical thought leadership through published content and speaking engagements.
  • Strong executive presence, capable of delivering compelling keynote presentations to CXO audiences.
  • Comprehensive understanding of database architectures, cloud computing concepts, and modern AI capabilities.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

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