Software Engineer 3 - Query Optimization

Posted Apr 24, 2026

MongoDBAtlanta; Boston; New York CityRemotefull_timemid

$109,000 – $215,000 USD

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Tech Stack

Data StructuresAlgorithmsQuery OptimizationDatabase SystemsMongoDB

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Responsibilities

Understand and improve current functionality of the MongoDB query engine.
Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features related to query performance and robustness, query language enhancements, diagnostics for query performance problems, and integration with other products and tools.
Work with other engineers to coordinate seamless changes in a feature-rich, large code base.
Work with other teams including client drivers, cloud services, enterprise tools, support, consulting, education, and marketing to coordinate changes or contribute to their projects.

Soft Skills

Software Design

Benefits

401k
Employee Stock Purchase
Equity
Fertility Assistance
Flexible PTO
Health Insurance
Mental Health
Parental Leave

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsMentorship ProgramOpen Door PolicyInclusive Hiring

Requirements

Required: B.Sc in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred: M.Sc./Ph.D in database query engines

Regions: Us

About MongoDB

Industry: software

Size: enterprise

MongoDB is a data platform company built for change, empowering customers to innovate at market speed by redefining the data platform for the AI era. Its unified, globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform, MongoDB Atlas, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads and unleash AI.

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Compensation

Base salary: $109,000 – $215,000 USD

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