Description
Join the MongoDB Server Query Optimization team and help build a world-class distributed open-source query optimizer. The team plays a crucial role in the experience and performance of data processing, responsible for the MongoDB Query Language and the lifecycle of each query.
Responsibilities:
- Innovate in flexible schema databases and help build a world-class query optimization system
- Research state-of-the-art query systems to inform design
- Leverage deep knowledge of product strengths, weaknesses, and industry trends to provide technical vision and direction
- Set initiative level strategy, architect plans, and lead the team towards successful execution
- Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features related to query performance and robustness
- Work with other engineers to coordinate seamless changes in a feature-rich, large code base
- Collaborate with other teams, including client drivers, cloud services, and enterprise tools
- Influence and grow team members through active mentoring, coaching, and leading by example
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in data management systems, distributed systems, or large-scale backend engineering
- Experience with building production-level code with a large user base and robust design structure
- Degree in Computer Science or similar field, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
- Experience with large code bases written in C++ or another systems programming language
- Strong foundation in core database internals
Success Measures:
- In three months, contribute to the development of a project slated for the next major version and fix bugs in a minor version
- In six months, take on code review responsibilities and play an active role in drafting and reviewing design for new features
- In twelve months, contribute to the long-term technical roadmap of the MongoDB Query team
Benefits:
- Opportunities for personal growth and business impact
- Supportive and enriching culture
- Employee affinity groups
- Fertility assistance and generous parental leave policy