# Software Engineer 3, Networking & Observability

**Company:** [MongoDB](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mongodb)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** CA$122k – CA$170k/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 MongoDB’s low-level networking and observability systems for a distributed database. The role requires production C++ experience, distributed-systems expertise, strong computer science fundamentals, and the ability to lead projects collaboratively from design through delivery.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Understand and improve the MongoDB networking and observability codebase.
- Lead medium-sized networking or observability projects from technical design through delivery.
- Collaborate across 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.
- Experience in **C++** is required.
- Interest in networking, observability, computer architecture, and system internals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivation to collaborate with colleagues.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: **$122,000–$170,000 CAD**.
- Eligible benefits may include equity, an employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks of fully paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, an RRSP with employer match, mental health counseling, backup child and elder care, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

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