Remote Senior Query Execution Engineer

MongoDB; United States; Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave

Fertility and adoption assistance

Mental health counseling

Job summary

MongoDB is seeking a Query Execution Engineer to enhance their distributed open-source database. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in query engine development with significant experience in C++. This role involves defining the 12-month roadmap for query execution, delivering production-ready code, mentoring team members, and collaborating across teams. MongoDB offers a competitive salary range of $151,000—$297,000 USD, along with various benefits including stock options and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on, professional experience in query engine development or database internals.
• Experience with building production-level code with a large user base.
• Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, software design/architecture.
• Proven track record of technical leadership.
• Passion for database query engines and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the 12-month roadmap for Query Execution by researching state-of-the-art systems.
• Deliver on long-term goals for high-performance query execution.
• Advise management on architecture and processes.
• Mentor team members and lead by example.

Skills

Query engine development

Production-level code

Technical leadership

C++ or similar

Database theory

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

MongoDB is seeking a Query Execution Engineer to enhance their distributed open-source database. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in query engine development with significant experience in C++. This role involves defining the 12-month roadmap for query execution, delivering production-ready code, mentoring team members, and collaborating across teams. MongoDB offers a competitive salary range of $151,000—$297,000 USD, along with various benefits including stock options and flexible paid time off.