Software Engineer, Code Generation

MongoDB; California (MO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave

401(k) plan

Mental health counseling

Job summary

MongoDB is seeking a skilled Software Engineer focused on developing tools to assist in transitioning applications from relational databases. In this pivotal role, you will help users navigate code conversion challenges with AI support. The ideal candidate needs at least 2 years of software development experience and familiarity with LLMs and text processing.

The position offers a salary range between $109,000 and $215,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits, such as flexible paid time off, parental leave, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with generative AI and LLMs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with compiler design and code parsing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define a code modernization strategy.
• Develop and maintain a robust code parser for legacy code.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies.

Skills

Java or another programming language

Generative AI and LLMs

Text processing engines such as ANTLR

Software engineering and system design

Compiler design and code parsing knowledge

Abstract syntax trees (AST)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

MongoDB is bolstering its hiring, focusing on creating tools that guide customers in transitioning their applications from relational databases to MongoDB. As businesses evolve their application development frameworks, they’re increasingly drawn to the versatility of the document model. The Relational Migrator team, already instrumental in this area, aids developers in making the shift from relational databases to MongoDB. Now, they’re broadening their toolkit and are keen on refining code using a mix of AI and traditional text processing.

MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer with solid software engineering skills and a machine learning background. Joining this team, you’ll be pivotal in a product engineering group dedicated to helping users navigate code conversion challenges with AI’s support.

This role will be based out of North America in the PST and MST zones only.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• 2+ years of professional software development experience in Java or another programming language
• Experience with generative AI and specifically LLMs is highly desirable
• Experience with text processing engines such as ANTLR is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of software engineering, system design, data engineering and/or cloud architecture
• Have experience with compiler design, code parsing or related areas
• Familiarity with concepts like abstract syntax trees (AST), lexical analysis, and syntax analysis
• Curiosity, a positive attitude, and a drive to continue learning
• Actively engages in emerging trends and research relevant to product features
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Position Expectations

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement a code modernisation strategy, ensuring that transformed code aligns with modern software practices while preserving original functionality
• Develop and maintain a robust code parser to accurately interpret legacy code structures, converting them into a standardised format like an abstract syntax tree (AST)
• Provide thought leadership to the engineering team on using emerging technologies, frameworks and approaches to solve different problems
• Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to understand business priorities and propose new solutions
• Contribute and maintain the high quality of the codebase with tests that provide a high level of functional coverage and non‑functional aspects with load testing, unit testing, integration testing, etc
• Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and evangelising appropriate tech and engineering best practices
• Define and improve business & product metrics to optimise the quality and cost of AI usage

Success Measures

Within the first three months, you will have:

• Familiarise yourself with the MongoDB database and aggregation language
• Familiarise yourself with the problem space and the domain
• Set up software development infrastructure (tech stack, build tools, etc) to enable development using the relevant tech stacks
• Started collaborating with your peers and contributed to code reviews

Within six months, you will have:

• Worked on and delivered a large‑scale AI‑based feature in the product
• Contributed to and helped deliver a few releases of the product
• Reviewed and contributed to scope and technical design documents

Within 12 months, you will have:

• Delivered large‑scale features across our entire tech stack
• Helped recruit and interview new members of the team
• Collaborated with other teams at MongoDB

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include 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, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

$109,000 — $215,000 USD

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.