Software Engineer 3

MongoDB

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$106,000–$209,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $158k
$94k most similar roles pay here $221k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$179,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $154k 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 171 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,000–$209,000 across 57 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer 3

Join the Atlas Stream Processing team as a Software Engineer and contribute to enhancing the user experience for developers working with streaming data. You will design, implement, test, and maintain core features of MongoDB’s integrated developer platform, focusing on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver incremental value, taking ownership of medium-sized projects or feature areas. Key responsibilities include improving APIs, UI workflows, infrastructure configuration, and operational tooling while identifying technical debt and usability gaps. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of experience in building production software systems using Java, Go, React, and TypeScript, with strong fundamentals in debugging, testing, performance analysis, and system design. Experience with stream processing, event-driven architectures, and observability tools is a plus.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement core features for Atlas Stream Processing.
  • Ensure code is readable, maintainable, and well-tested with reliability in mind.
  • Improve developer and customer experience across APIs and UI workflows.
  • Identify technical debt and opportunities to enhance system supportability.
  • Take ownership of medium-sized projects or feature areas within the team.

What we're looking for

  • 3–6 years of experience in building production software systems or cloud services.
  • Proficient in full-stack development with technologies like Java, Go, React, and TypeScript.
  • Strong foundation in software engineering including debugging, testing, performance analysis, and system design.
  • Experience designing and implementing maintainable APIs and backend services for developer tools.
  • Ability to independently execute technical projects while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on collaboration and growth.

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