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Senior Software Engineer, Atlas Search Query

126k – 248kSan Francisco, CAHybrid5+ YOE
Summary

Lead complex search query architecture and optimization projects for MongoDB Atlas Search. Requires 5+ years in data management/search systems, distributed systems experience, and proficiency in Java and Rust.

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Lead complex projects across the MongoDB ecosystem, for instance, development of a new Search aggregation framework within the MongoDB aggregation framework
  • Set project level strategy, architect features, and lead projects to successful execution
  • Identify, design, and implement features enhancing our query language, performance, and operability
  • Perform code reviews with peers and make recommendations on how to improve our software development processes
  • Influence and grow team members through active mentoring and leading by example

What We Look For

  • 5+ years experience in data management/search systems, ideally with a strong query processing and optimization background
  • Experienced in the development and maintenance of stateful distributed systems
  • Eager to shape the technological direction of a complex system and have the ability to lead initiatives through collaboration with others
  • Experienced in debugging and profiling multithreaded applications written in Java and Rust
  • Bonus: experience with designing high-volume query engines, such as a database, search system, or vector search system

Success Measures

  • In 3 months, you'll contribute to the improvement of our core "mongot" repository
  • In 6 months, you'll be working on projects such as query features or platform improvements
  • In 12 months, you'll be building POCs, designing new features, and collaborating with other teams from across the company on complex projects
Skills
JavaRustDistributed SystemsQuery OptimizationQuery ProcessingSearch SystemsVector SearchMultithreaded ApplicationsDebuggingProfiling
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