Staff Software Engineer - Query Execution

MongoDB

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$151,000–$297,000 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Software Engineer - Query Execution

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Join the MongoDB Server Query Execution team as a senior engineer and help build a world-class distributed open-source database by developing and improving the core execution engine that powers all queries. You will work on physical operators for data retrieval and manipulation, enhance runtime performance for complex analytical and transactional workloads, and support major products like Atlas Streams and Vector Search. This role requires 10+ years of experience in query engine development with expertise in C++, strong knowledge of database internals, and a track record of technical leadership. You will define the 12-month roadmap, deliver innovative features, advise on architecture decisions, and mentor team members while contributing to MongoDB's long-term goals for high-performance query execution.

Skills

C++ MongoDB Query Execution Database Internals CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes Git Docker PostgreSQL MySQL Linux Python Go Java REST JSON SQL NoSQL Time-Series Databases Analytical Workloads Transaction Processing

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the 12-month roadmap for high-performance query execution.
  • Write well-tested, production-ready C++ code to innovate in query execution.
  • Mentor team members through active coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Influence architectural decisions by advising management on key strategies.
  • Contribute to long-term technical roadmaps and own component-level roadmaps.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of professional experience in query engine development or database internals.
  • Strong background in building production-level code with robust design and rigorous quality standards.
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience with data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
  • Extensive experience working with large C++ codebases for tracing defects and designing system evolution strategies.
  • Proven ability to define and drive technical roadmaps over the medium term in a leadership role.
  • Passionate about database query engines with hands-on or academic experience in the field.

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