This role pays more than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$119,275–$162,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$158k
versus about
$141k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
311 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,000–$226,000
across 95 roles with salary data.
Software Engineer 3 joins the Replication Team to build infrastructure ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and automatic failover for a widely used database. This role focuses on designing and implementing distributed-systems features based on the Raft consensus protocol while improving performance, correctness, and operability of the replication system. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing production-quality C++ code, developing unit and integration tests, performing root-cause analysis for complex bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on major releases. The candidate will utilize C++, JavaScript, and Python to validate end-to-end behavior and manage technical debt. Essential skills include multithreaded programming, performance profiling, and experience with distributed transactions or consensus protocols. This position addresses critical challenges in data protection and system reliability under demanding operating conditions while involving the mentorship of junior engineers and participation in technical design reviews.
What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?
Median $224000 from 203 postings across 41 companies.