This role pays more than
68%
of similar roles. Most pay
$183,323–$238,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$224k
versus about
$211k
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
311 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,000–$226,000
across 95 roles with salary data.
Staff Engineer, Query Optimization joins the MongoDB Server Query Optimization team to build a world-class distributed open-source query optimizer. This role focuses on the lifecycle of the MongoDB Query Language, including parsing, optimization, and plan selection for transactional, time-series, and analytical workloads. The engineer will design and build the heart of a distributed, flexible schema, document database by rewriting major components of optimization and execution systems. Key responsibilities include researching state-of-the-art query systems, setting initiative-level strategy, architecting plans, and mentoring team members. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of core database internals, data structures, algorithms, and software architecture. The role requires experience with large code bases written in C++ or other systems programming languages to manage complex integration strategies while ensuring performance and robustness across the distributed system's various features and tools.
What does a Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $174600 from 40 postings across 12 companies.