This role pays more than
56%
of similar roles. Most pay
$197,360–$254,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$224k
versus about
$226k
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 Software Engineer - Query Execution joins the MongoDB Server Query Execution team to build and improve the core execution engine powering all queries for a distributed open-source database. This role involves developing physical operators for data retrieval and manipulation while optimizing runtime for complex analytical and transactional workloads. The candidate will be responsible for designing and building components of a distributed, flexible schema document database, including re-architecting key parts of the query system to meet modern demands. Key responsibilities include defining long-term roadmaps, writing production-ready C++ code, and mentoring team members. Required skills include expertise in data structures, algorithms, software architecture, and systems programming. The role addresses technical challenges in high-performance query execution for transactional, time-series, and analytical workloads within the broader MongoDB ecosystem, including support for Atlas Streams, Search, and Vector Search.
What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?
Median $224000 from 203 postings across 41 companies.