Senior Software Engineer, Server Security

MongoDB

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Work type: Remote
Location: Canada
Salary: $137,000–$189,000 / yr
Posted: 101 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $163k

$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $152,551–$206,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $180k 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, Server Security

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As a Senior Software Engineer, Server Security, you will join the Server Security team within the core engineering organization to build features that enable database users to secure data globally. Working close to the bottom of the stack, you will develop critical components involving cryptography, including queryable and at-rest encryption; identity and access systems like TLS and X.509 certificate management; and high-performance network security protocols such as PKI and hashing. You will build and test features in a large C++ codebase while solving complex issues related to distributed systems, concurrency, and OS internals. The role requires proficiency in compiled languages like C++, Rust, Go, or Java, along with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software architecture. You will address technical challenges involving system integrity, resilience, and compliance within a large-scale distributed database environment.

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Skills

C++ Rust Go Java Distributed Systems Cryptography TLS X.509 PKI Network Security Data Structures Algorithms OS Internals Concurrency MongoDB

What you'll do

Develop and test new security features within a large C++ codebase.
Implement cryptography features including queryable encryption and at-rest data encryption.
Build identity and access management systems such as authentication, authorization, and TLS.
Develop high-performance network security protocols like PKI and hashing.
Resolve complex technical issues involving distributed systems, concurrency, and OS internals.
Lead the development of new features and mentor junior engineers on the team.
Perform code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to security best practices.
Coordinate feature rollouts across engineering, cloud services, and support teams.

What we're looking for

Must have 5+ years of experience building distributed systems.
Proficiency in a compiled language such as C++, Rust, Go, or Java.
Ability to reason about how design choices impact large-scale distributed systems.
Understanding of modern computer architecture and system internals.
Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture.
Excellent communication skills to synthesize complex technical implications for diverse stakeholders.

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