Senior Staff Engineer, Server Networking & Observability

MongoDB is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of low-level networking components for MongoDB Server. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems fundamentals, including multi-threaded programming, performance profiling, and expert-level network programming. The role involves designing and implementing observability improvements, handling customer escalations, and mentoring engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in programming, debugging, and performance tuning distributed and/or highly concurrent C/C++ software systems
• Strong systems fundamentals, including multi-threaded programming, performance profiling, and expert-level network programming
• Familiarity with database internals or building core components for data processing systems
• Familiarity with observability ecosystem and best practice
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate with colleagues and mentor engineers
• Excellent time and project management skills including the ability to make realistic assessments of project cost and complexity

Benefits

• Equity
• Participation in the employee stock purchase program
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Mental health counseling
• Access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
• Health benefits offerings