Remote Senior Forward-Deployed AI Engineer

MongoDB Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

equity

employee stock purchase program

flexible paid time off

20 weeks parental leave (gender‑null)

fertility and adoption assistance

401(k) plan

mental health counseling

transgender-inclusive health insurance

health benefits offerings

Job summary

MongoDB, Inc. is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer to work with enterprise customers, bringing Generative AI, LLMs, and modern app development to life. You’ll refactor legacy databases, modernize architectures, and weave AI-driven functionality into customer applications.

You will influence MongoDB’s AI strategy, work remotely anywhere in the U.S. or from North America offices, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering delivering enterprise solutions.
• Engineering degree in CS/ML/Math/Network/EE.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts, tools, and open‑source development.
• Experience designing AI-powered applications and modern architectures.
• Proficient in test‑driven development and microservices vs monolithic design.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a drive for innovation in software.
• Preferred: academic research in parsing, AI/ML, or programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Refactor applications and migrate legacy databases for enterprise customers.
• Prototype and build AI-powered features leveraging LLMs and generative AI.
• Advance customers’ AI adoption with microservices, automation, and AI-enhanced apps.
• Influence MongoDB’s AI and software roadmap from real-world implementations.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

8+ years exp

Java

SQL

Python

AI/ML concepts

Test-driven development

Monolithic vs microservices

Database migration/refactoring

Problem-solving

Education

CS/ML/Math/Network/EE degree

Job description

MongoDB, Inc. is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer to work with enterprise customers, bringing Generative AI, LLMs, and modern app development to life. You’ll refactor legacy databases, modernize architectures, and weave AI-driven functionality into customer applications.

You will influence MongoDB’s AI strategy, work remotely anywhere in the U.S. or from North America offices, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.