Senior Software Engineer, Query Optimization (Remote)

The Briefed; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

MongoDB is seeking a highly skilled Server Query Optimization engineer to help design and build a world-class distributed, open-source query optimizer. You will impact parsing, optimization, and plan selection across transactional, time-series, and analytical workloads.

Responsibilities include innovating in flexible-schema databases, researching cutting-edge query systems, leading strategy, and mentoring teammates while coordinating across a large codebase.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data management systems or distributed backend engineering.
• Production-grade code with large user base and robust design.
• Degree in CS or equivalent; strong data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with C++ or other systems programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Innovate in flexible-schema databases and build a top-tier query optimizer.
• Research state-of-the-art query systems to inform design decisions.
• Provide technical vision and coordinate architecture plans.
• Lead and mentor team members while collaborating across teams.
• Design, implement, test, and support features for query performance and diagnostics.

Skills

C++

DB internals

Distributed systems

Data structures

Algorithms

Software architecture

Education

CS degree or equivalent

Job description

MongoDB is seeking a highly skilled Server Query Optimization engineer to help design and build a world-class distributed, open-source query optimizer. You will impact parsing, optimization, and plan selection across transactional, time-series, and analytical workloads.

Responsibilities include innovating in flexible-schema databases, researching cutting-edge query systems, leading strategy, and mentoring teammates while coordinating across a large codebase.