This role pays more than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,500–$209,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$187k
versus about
$182k
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
206 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,000–$241,000
across 57 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer, Query Optimization, you will join the MongoDB Server Query Optimization team to build a world-class distributed open-source query optimizer. You will be responsible for the lifecycle of each query, including parsing, optimization, and plan selection for transactional, time-series, and analytical workloads. Your daily work involves designing and building the heart of a distributed, flexible schema, document database while rewriting major components of optimization and execution systems. The role requires expertise in C++ or other systems programming languages, along with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and core database internals. You will also leverage skills in compilers, language transpilers, or distributed storage systems to research state-of-the-art query systems, provide technical vision, and implement features related to query performance, robustness, and language enhancements within a large, feature-rich codebase.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $205300 from 346 postings across 55 companies.