# Software Engineer 3, Networking & Observability

**Company:** [MongoDB](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mongodb)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $106k – $209k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** C++, Distributed Systems, Networking, Observability, OpenTelemetry, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Architecture, MongoDB
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Build and improve low-level networking and observability components for MongoDB’s distributed database, leading medium-sized projects from design through delivery. The role requires 3+ years of distributed-systems experience, production-level coding skills, and C++.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Understand and improve the MongoDB networking and observability codebase.
- Lead medium-sized projects related to networking code or observability frameworks from technical design through delivery.
- Collaborate with colleagues throughout ideation, requirements gathering, design, execution, and delivery.
- Contribute to code reviews and feature design.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience building distributed systems.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design and architecture.
- Hands-on experience building production-level code.
- Required experience with C++.
- Interest in networking, observability, computer architecture, and system internals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-team stakeholders.

## Compensation and Benefits
- U.S. base salary range: $106,000–$209,000 USD.
- Eligible benefits may include equity, employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k), mental health counseling, transgender-inclusive health insurance, and other health benefits.

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