Staff Engineer

MongoDB

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Gurugram, India
Posted
11 days ago

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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 · Staff Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our growing Gurugram Products & Technology team, responsible for providing technical leadership and implementing core components of a new AI application platform built on MongoDB. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define the architecture and evolution of the service, designing and delivering well-tested platform pieces, and contributing to code reviews and development practices as the product scales. You will mentor fellow engineers and take ownership of high-visibility projects that enhance performance and reliability in distributed systems infrastructure. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience building large-scale distributed systems with Python, Go, or Java, a strong background in computer science fundamentals, and proven success in delivering complex projects involving distributed systems or databases. Experience leading sizable teams and collaborating effectively is essential.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical leadership in developing cutting-edge technologies for AI application deployment.
  • Design and implement core components of a new platform to enhance performance and scalability.
  • Mentor engineers and ensure ownership and accountability of projects within the team.
  • Shape architecture, conduct code reviews, and improve development practices as the product evolves.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evolve the service over time.

What we're looking for

  • Over 8 years of experience in building distributed systems at scale.
  • Strong background in designing and maintaining high-scale compute and data distributed systems.
  • Proven track record in identifying, implementing solutions for complex problems in distributed systems or databases.
  • Experience leading projects involving 15-20 people from conception to delivery.
  • Expertise in Python, Go, Java, and foundational cloud services.
  • Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills for collaboration.
  • Bonus: Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms.

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