The worldwide data management software market is massive (According to IDC, the data management software market is forecast to be $94 billion in 2023 growing to approximately $153 billion in 2027, representing a 13% compound annual growth rate). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.
The MongoDB Query Execution Team is hiring software engineers who want to join us in developing a fast and modular distributed query system. Our engineers work on implementing and maintaining execution algorithms, building new query language features, tuning database performance, and more to help power our customers' critical workloads.
This role can be based out of one of our US offices or remotely in North America.
Candidate Profile
- 4+ years of experience in systems programming
- Experience in databases and/or data management systems is a huge plus, but not a requirement
- Hands-on experience building industrial-strength software
- Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
- Experience with large code bases, preferably in C++, C, Rust or a similar compiled language
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience
- Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines. Hands-on experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain is a plus
Position Expectations
- Understand and improve current functionality of the MongoDB query engine
- Contribute high quality C++ code and give and solicit feedback in code reviews
- Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features related to query performance and robustness, query language enhancements, diagnostics for query performance problems, and integration with other products and tools
- Work constructively with peers to deliver excellent technical solutions
Success Measures
- In three months you’ll have contributed to the development of a project slated for the next major version, as well as fixed a few bugs in a minor version of our latest stable release series
- In six months, you’ll have taken on code review responsibilities and are independently delivering complex functionality and squashing bugs independently
- In twelve months, you’re contributing to the design of major new features and are helping to mentor new engineers on the team
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
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