Senior Staff Engineer, AMP

About the role

The AMP team at MongoDB is addressing a significant industry challenge by utilizing Generative AI to transform outdated applications into modern, microservices-based systems. This role involves leading the development of a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced reasoning and orchestration capabilities with a deployment framework designed for diverse environments.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and quality.
• Shape the strategic direction and execution of the AMP roadmap, influencing how enterprises Generative AI.
• Design and implement a complex orchestration layer to manage authentication, telemetry, and the modernization workflow.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure modernized applications fit seamlessly within customer database ecosystems.
• Actively address technical challenges and guide the team on effectively using Generative AI for application modernization tools.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in software development and operations, focusing on platform and software infrastructure development.
• Extensive experience in creating data warehouses and core components for data processing systems.
• Proven experience in applying Generative AI to build large-scale systems, with an understanding of its optimal applications.
• Knowledge of security-first design principles, particularly in executing untrusted code and implementing fine-grain access control.
• At least 2 years of experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams to achieve impactful results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative mindset across functions.
• Excellent time and project management abilities, capable of assessing project costs and complexities realistically.
• A curious mindset, positive attitude, and commitment to ongoing learning, especially in AI technologies.

Success Measures

• Fully acclimated to our architecture and business domain, understanding the deployment constraints for large enterprise clients.
• Established yourself as a technical leader, driving engineering strategy and key decisions.
• Collaborated with team leaders and product counterparts to enhance the orchestration framework and workflow components.
• Gained a thorough understanding of all AMP pillars and their respective roadmaps.
• Influenced key technical decisions within AMP and set a clear direction for the team.
• Led the team to significant progress on major deliverables and milestones, ensuring adherence to the roadmap.
• Delivered essential components of the AMP orchestration framework and its managed workflows.
• Acted as a role model and strategic leader within the AMP organization.
• Contributed to establishing engineering excellence standards and begun mentoring team members.
• Gained recognition as a strategic engineering leader both within the AMP organization and beyond.
• Assisted senior leadership in defining the technical strategy and future roadmap.
• Enabled the team to deliver a stable, production-ready platform for autonomous application modernization workflows.
• Promoted engineering excellence as a fundamental aspect of the team's culture and operations.
• Contributed to the development of tech leads within the team, fostering growth opportunities and shaping the AMP organization into a high-performing engineering unit.

About MongoDB

MongoDB empowers customers and employees to innovate rapidly in a changing market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create and transform industries through software. Our unified data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With a global presence and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100, MongoDB is at the forefront of the next era of software development.

We are committed to fostering a supportive culture that promotes personal growth and business impact. Our employee benefits include fertility assistance, generous parental leave, and various wellness programs. Learn more about our workplace culture and how we strive to make a positive impact.

MongoDB is dedicated to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. Please inform your recruiter if you require assistance.

MongoDB, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All hiring decisions are made 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 law.

Req. ID: 1273362664

MongoDB's base salary range for this role is: $211,000 - $363,000 USD. Compensation is tailored to each candidate based on various factors, including experience and location. Benefits for eligible employees may include equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. Please note that this salary range and benefits apply only to U.S.-based candidates.