Software Engineer 3 - Server Programmability

Role Overview

The Server Programmability team focuses on enhancing programming efficiency and safety within the core MongoDB Server. Our work involves managing lower-level libraries, runtimes, and tools that empower MongoDB developers to rapidly and securely build features in C++ and Rust.

We seek a skilled engineer passionate about operating systems, development tooling, programming languages, and low-level C++ libraries to join our agile, compact team based in Dublin under a hybrid working arrangement.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of three years' experience in systems programming using C++, or similarly low-level languages.
• Proven track record of producing production-quality code, with an emphasis on C++.
• Enthusiastic about product delivery and collaborating with cross-team stakeholders.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, software design, and architecture.
• Keen interest in continuous learning, especially regarding software engineering, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and a strong team collaboration mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain the programmability features within the MongoDB Server.
• Lead projects of moderate scale aligned with the team's goals.
• Engage in all phases of project development: ideation, requirement analysis, designing, implementation, and delivery.
• Embody MongoDB’s leadership principles in daily work and interactions.
• Write efficient, production-grade C++ code, along with unit and integration tests in C++, JavaScript, and Python that ensure application reliability.
• Analyze server performance and create regression tests to monitor performance trends.
• Participate in the interview process for new software engineering candidates.
• Address and resolve customer escalations effectively.
• Work collaboratively with various internal teams and stakeholders on large-scale initiatives.

Success Indicators

• Within the first month, gain an understanding of MongoDB’s architecture and resolve initial bugs.
• Within three months, contribute to the development of a project planned for the upcoming MongoDB major release and resolve some customer-reported issues.
• Within six months, assume responsibility for code reviews and design evaluations for new features.
• Within twelve months, lead the creation of new features and provide mentorship to new team engineers.

About MongoDB

MongoDB is a data platform designed for agility and innovation, powering customers and teams to work at market speed. We provide a leading unified data platform for the AI age that accelerates modernization, innovation, and AI adoption globally. Our cloud-native solution MongoDB Atlas is available on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, serving over 67,000 customers worldwide, including many Fortune 100 companies.

Committed to diversity and inclusion, MongoDB fosters a culture that supports employee growth with distinctive benefits such as employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and comprehensive parental leave policies. We provide accommodations for disabilities throughout the hiring process upon request.

Additional Information

Location: Dublin, Ireland, operating under a hybrid working model. MongoDB encourages candidates based in the Dublin area to apply. MongoDB is an equal opportunity employer.