Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

MongoDB

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$101,000–$273,000 / yr
Posted
67 days ago
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $163,000–$235,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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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 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,500–$255,000 across 40 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

The Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management (FedRAMP) joins the Atlas Identity and Access Management team to support the database as a service offering. This role involves designing, architecting, and delivering core pieces of IAM, leading projects from specification to delivery, and mentoring other team members. The engineer will improve the codebase and design principles while executing complex technical initiatives. Required skills include proficiency in modern compiled programming languages like Java, Go, C#, or C++, along with a willingness to learn JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Redux. The work focuses on building secure and durable authentication systems including OAuth, SSO, and Federated Identity, as well as authorization systems involving RBAC, ABAC, and ReBAC within a FedRAMP compliant cloud environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?

Median $216000 from 270 postings across 57 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, architect, build, and deliver core pieces of the IAM system.
  • Lead technical projects from the initial specification phase through to final delivery.
  • Mentor and grow the professional skills of other team members.
  • Improve the codebase, design principles, and engineering best practices.
  • Define, communicate, and execute against top priorities and focus areas.
  • Contribute to complex technical initiatives and backend system development.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be based in New York City, NY for a hybrid working model.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, primarily focused on backend systems.
  • Proficiency in a modern compiled programming language such as Java, Go, C#, or C++.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frontend technologies like React and Redux (prior experience a plus).
  • Experience building identity and access management systems such as OAuth, SSO, RBAC, ABAC, or ReBAC (preferred).

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