Senior Software Engineer, Replicated Storage Services

MongoDB

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: New York, NYCanada
Salary: $147,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $185k

This role $178k

$132k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $147,568–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $185k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Replicated Storage Services

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Join the MongoDB Next-Gen Platform Team within Replicated Storage Services as a Senior Software Engineer or Principal Engineer to modernize MongoDB’s cloud storage and replication platform into a more cloud-native design. You will develop novel data replication solutions using the Raft consensus protocol, handle customer escalations, write production-ready database code in C++, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires strong systems fundamentals, experience with distributed systems, and proficiency in C++ or similar languages. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience and a passion for cutting-edge research in databases and distributed systems. This position involves collaborating across teams to manage large projects, advise on product roadmaps, and ensure the performance and correctness of MongoDB’s core features for enterprise-level applications.

Skills

C++ Python JavaScript Raft Docker CI/CD MongoDB Kubernetes Linux Git REST APIs Consensus Protocols Distributed Transactions Performance Profiling

What you'll do

Develop data replication solutions using Raft consensus protocol for failover and zero-downtime.
Write production-ready database code in C++ and create comprehensive tests.
Diagnose and fix bugs identified through testing or customer escalations.
Investigate performance impacts of code changes to prevent regressions.
Lead development and project management on large, cross-team initiatives.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in programming, debugging, and performance tuning distributed or concurrent C/C++ software systems.
Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming, performance profiling, and distributed systems fundamentals.
Experience with consensus protocols, data replication, distributed transactions, and fault tolerance.
Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills for collaboration and mentoring.
Ability to manage time effectively and assess project complexity accurately.
Passion for continuous learning in computer science and software engineering.

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