# Principal Technologist / Field CTO

**Company:** [MongoDB](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mongodb)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Developer Relations
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Database Architecture, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Fault Tolerance, Consistency Models, AI, Application Development Frameworks, Technical Evangelism, Technical Presentations
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Leads technical evangelism and executive engagement for strategic customers in India, connecting enterprise data architectures with AI and modernization initiatives. Requires 10+ years in Principal or Field CTO-level customer-facing roles, strong distributed-systems expertise, and substantial public thought leadership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Partner with account teams to engage C-suite executives and senior technical leaders at strategic customers.
- Bridge complex data architectures and AI to support business transformation.
- Position MongoDB as a platform for modernizing legacy systems and building next-generation AI applications.
- Shape industry perspectives through technical evangelism and thought leadership.
- Lead executive roundtables, customer presentations, MongoDB and industry event keynotes, and briefings for tier-1 press, media, and analysts.
- Serve as a credible and trusted company spokesperson.
- Influence technical direction and strategic decisions for major companies.

## Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in customer- and market-facing roles at the Principal or Field CTO level.
- Recognized technical leadership with deep hands-on experience building enterprise-scale applications.
- Demonstrated success scaling technical influence and earning credibility.
- Exceptional executive presence and ability to deliver compelling keynote presentations and influence technology strategies with C-suite audiences.
- Strong understanding of database architectures, distributed systems, and cloud computing.
- Experience designing distributed systems, including scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency models.
- Familiarity with modern application development frameworks.
- Hands-on proficiency with state-of-the-art AI capabilities.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

## Nice-to-Haves

- Speaking at major technology conferences.
- Hosting technical webinars.
- Contributing to the developer community through technical blogs, open-source contributions, or whitepapers.
- Extensive portfolio of published content, event presentations, interviews, or press and media quotes.
- Strong existing digital footprint and community influence within the region.

## Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Extensive travel of up to 50% may be required.
- Opportunity to exert broad industry influence and build a personal brand.
- Opportunity to develop deep expertise in MongoDB and influence technical direction and strategic decisions.
- Focused, high-performing team with close collaboration across the organization.
- Employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and generous parental leave policy.

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