Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Storage (Rust/C++)

MongoDB; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MongoDB is re-architecting the Cloud Storage Layer and seeking Senior Engineers in Sydney for the Storage Layer Services team. You will help build secure, cloud-native storage solutions with zero downtime and strong operational excellence.

You will develop in Rust or C/C++, lead cross-team initiatives, and contribute to a multi-year roadmap while collaborating closely with product and engineering leadership in a hybrid Sydney-based role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in distributed/highly concurrent software systems.
• Strong systems fundamentals and multi-threaded programming.
• Experience with distributed systems and multi-tenant cloud services.
• Familiarity with database internals or data processing systems.
• Experience with large backend/compiled codebases in Rust or C/C++.
• B.Sc. in CS or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication.
• Interest in high-availability systems; MS/PhD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure multi-tenant cloud-native storage solutions to ensure performance, automatic failover and zero downtime.
• Implement and operate production-ready applications in Rust (oncall).
• Diagnose test failures and performance regressions, and implement fixes.
• Lead development and project management for large cross-team initiatives.
• Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features related to Storage Layer Services.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to define product roadmaps.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Distributed systems

Multi-threaded programming

Performance profiling

On-call experience

Technical communication

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Job description

MongoDB is re-architecting the Cloud Storage Layer and seeking Senior Engineers in Sydney for the Storage Layer Services team. You will help build secure, cloud-native storage solutions with zero downtime and strong operational excellence.

You will develop in Rust or C/C++, lead cross-team initiatives, and contribute to a multi-year roadmap while collaborating closely with product and engineering leadership in a hybrid Sydney-based role.