Senior Engineering Manager, Code Generation

MongoDB

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$151,000–$297,000 / yr
Posted
13 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $224k
$133k most similar roles pay here $315k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $152,585–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About MongoDB

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.

MongoDB currently has 287 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,500–$209,000 across 104 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Engineering Manager, Code Generation

The Senior Lead Software Engineer role on the Application Modernization Platform (AMP) team at MongoDB involves leading a skilled team in developing tools that use Generative AI to modernize legacy applications into microservices-based architectures with MongoDB. This hands-on technical leader will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with product management to solve complex application transformation challenges for enterprise customers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software development and operations, extensive knowledge in building enterprise-grade analytics systems, and expertise in both relational and document data modeling, including hands-on experience with SQL databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and MongoDB. Experience with Generative AI is a significant plus. This role focuses on transforming rigid legacy applications into scalable, reliable, and efficient modern systems using MongoDB's advanced database ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Drive architectural vision and roadmap for Code Gen product suite.
  • Lead design and implementation of complex components in AMP’s toolset.
  • Champion engineering best practices through reviews and quality standards.
  • Act as hands-on leader, guiding team through technical challenges and coding.
  • Mentor team members and build strong relationships with product counterparts.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of software development and operations experience in building platforms and distributable infrastructure.
  • Proven track record of leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to achieve high-impact results for at least 2 years.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with relational and document data modeling, including SQL (Postgres, MySQL) and MongoDB databases.
  • Deep expertise in building enterprise-grade analytics systems for data streaming or tooling.
  • Experience using Generative AI in complex large-scale system development is preferred.

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