Senior Software Engineer, Server Security

MongoDB

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Work type
Remote
Location
Canada
Salary
$126,000–$248,000 / yr
Posted
101 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $187k
$104k most similar roles pay here $263k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $152,551–$206,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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, Server Security

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 their data globally. Working close to the bottom of the stack, you will develop critical components involving cryptography, such as Queryable Encryption and at-rest data encryption; identity and access systems including TLS and X.509 certificate management; and high-performance network security protocols like PKI and Hashing. You will build and test new features in a large C++ codebase while leading investigations into complex areas of the code. The role requires proficiency in compiled languages like C++, Rust, Go, or Java, along with expertise in distributed systems, concurrency, and OS internals. You will solve technical challenges related to system integrity and resilience within a large-scale distributed database environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?

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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 networking protocols for PKI, hashing, and certificate management.
  • Resolve complex technical issues involving distributed systems, concurrency, and OS internals.
  • Lead the development of new features and mentor junior engineers on the team.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure security best practices and high code quality.
  • 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 internals.
  • Degree in Computer Science or similar 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.
  • Must be located in the United States or Canada.

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