Staff Software Engineer - Query ExecutionActive$151K

The opportunity

Join the MongoDB Server Query Execution team, and help us build a world-class distributed open-source database. Our team plays a crucial role in the performance and efficiency of MongoDB's data processing.

What you'll do

  • + years of hands-on, professional experience in query engine development or database internals

  • Experience with building production-level code with a large user base, robust: design structure and rigorous code quality

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical: experience, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture

  • Experience with large code bases written in C++ or another systems: programming language. You'll need to trace down defects, estimate work complexity, and design evolution and integration strategies as we rewrite different components of the system

  • Proven track record of technical leadership: demonstrated ability to define and drive roadmaps for a component over the medium term

  • Passion for the theory and practice of database query engines, as well as: hands-on or academic experience in the database domain

What they're looking for

  • Play a key role in defining the 12-month roadmap for Query Execution by: researching state-of-the-art systems and leveraging your deep knowledge of industry trends to provide technical vision and direction
  • Take direct responsibility for delivering on long-term (6-18 month) goals to: innovate in high-performance query execution and other areas of responsibility, co-ordinating initiative-level strategy and personally writing well-tested, production-ready C++ code
  • Advise management on key decisions related to our architecture and processes,: and collaborate with stakeholders across the company on large initiatives
  • Influence and grow team members through active mentoring, coaching, and: leading by example, helping to cultivate a strong talent bench through interviewing and knowledge sharing