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Senior Software Engineer, Query Execution

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

MongoDB

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Overview

Work mode: Remote from Spain
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in systems programming
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

Nice to have

Experience in databases and/or data management systems is a huge plus, but not a requirement
Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines. Hands-on experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain is a plus

The role

The MongoDB Query Execution Team is hiring software engineers who want to join us in developing a high performing, reliable 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 power our customers' critical workloads.

What you'll do

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

How you'll work

This role can be based remotely in Spain.

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 leading the development of a new major feature and are helping to mentor new engineers on the team

About MongoDB

MongoDB is a leading provider of the popular NoSQL database platform, MongoDB, which is used by organizations worldwide to build and run modern applications. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including MongoDB Atlas, a fully managed cloud database, along with tools for data visualization, search, and analytics. With a global footprint and a strong focus on developer experience, MongoDB has become a key player in the data infrastructure space, serving thousands of customers across various industries.

In Spain, MongoDB has a growing presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they employ teams in sales, customer success, and technical solutions. The company is known for its collaborative and innovative work culture, emphasizing continuous learning and professional development. For international professionals, MongoDB offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work with a diverse, global team and to engage with cutting-edge database technologies, making it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in the tech sector.

Industry: Database
Founded: 2007
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: New York City, USA
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: mongodb.com

Good to know if you are moving

MongoDB has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering opportunities in sales, customer success, and technical roles.
The company is known for its strong developer community and offers extensive learning resources, including free online courses and certifications.
MongoDB's work culture emphasizes innovation and collaboration, with a global team that supports professional growth.
As a publicly traded company, MongoDB offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including stock options.
International hires can expect a supportive environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge database technology.

In their own words

About the company & team

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB's unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we're powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It's what makes us MongoDB.

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!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.

Req ID: 2273491237

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