Senior Software Engineer, Query Execution

MongoDB

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Dublin, Ireland
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58 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 · Senior Software Engineer, Query Execution

Senior Software Engineer, Query Execution joins the MongoDB Query Execution Team to develop a high performing, reliable, and modular distributed query system. This role involves implementing and maintaining execution algorithms, building new query language features, tuning database performance, and providing diagnostics for performance problems. The engineer will contribute high quality C++ code, participate in peer code reviews, and design, implement, and test features related to query robustness and integration with other products. Candidates should possess over five years of experience in systems programming and have a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and software architecture. Experience with large code bases in C++, C, or Rust is required. The role focuses on the technical challenges of database engines and managing critical workloads within a distributed query system environment.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain high-performance execution algorithms for the distributed query system.
  • Implement and enhance features for the MongoDB query language.
  • Optimize database performance and develop diagnostics for identifying performance issues.
  • Write and maintain high-quality C++ code within a large, industrial-strength codebase.
  • Design, implement, and test new features to improve system robustness.
  • Integrate the query engine with other internal products and tools.
  • Perform peer code reviews to ensure software quality and technical excellence.
  • Lead the development of major new features and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in systems programming.
  • Experience building industrial-strength software.
  • Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture.
  • Experience with large code bases in C++, C, Rust, or a similar compiled language.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Preferred experience in databases or data management systems.
  • Preferred advanced degree (M.Sc./Ph.D.) or hands-on experience in database query engines.

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