Lead, Engineering

About the role

MongoDB is seeking an Engineering Manager to join the Atlas Organization, which is dedicated to the development of MongoDB Atlas, our rapidly growing database-as-a-service platform. This position will involve leading the Atlas Data Federation & Archiving team, which is focused on helping customers efficiently manage data storage and perform federated queries.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead a passionate team of engineers eager to enhance their skills and advance their careers in software development.
• Participate in the design, coding, and architectural decisions of the systems your team manages.
• Collaborate with various teams across MongoDB to influence the product roadmap and enhance our service offerings.
• Work alongside customers and support engineers to troubleshoot issues and be part of the on-call rotation.
• Collaborate closely with team members to improve the codebase, establish best practices, and define design standards.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful workplace that reflects MongoDB's Core Values.
• Mentor team members, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their professional goals.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability of services.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve team efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure that the team adheres to high-quality coding standards and practices.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Advocate for the team's needs and successes within the broader organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in professional software development is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams that have built and maintained large-scale systems.
• Expertise in developing large-scale, distributed backend systems using a compiled programming language such as Go, Java, or C#.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated cloud storage solutions (S3, GCS, Azure Blob).
• Hands-on experience with data infrastructure or storage solutions capable of handling petabyte-scale data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• A curious, collaborative spirit with a strong drive for results.

Success Measures

• In your first month, you will gain a solid understanding of the core components of the system and the current features and projects within the Atlas Clusters team.
• By the end of three months, you will actively contribute to the design and development of your team's projects while focusing on team development.
• After six months, you and your team will be equipped to handle medium-sized projects, guiding your team toward achieving engineering and product goals while supporting customers during escalations and participating in the on-call rotation.

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for flexibility, empowering our customers and employees to innovate quickly. We have revolutionized the data platform landscape for the AI era, enabling developers to create and transform industries through software. Our unified data platform is the most accessible and globally distributed, assisting organizations in modernizing legacy systems and embracing innovation. MongoDB Atlas, our cloud-native platform, stands out as the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform available on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With a worldwide presence and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and numerous AI-focused startups, MongoDB is leading the charge into the next software era. Our Leadership Commitment guides our decision-making and interactions, defining what it means to be a part of MongoDB.

We emphasize personal growth and business impact, cultivating a supportive and enriching culture for all employees. Our benefits include employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and a generous parental leave policy, all designed to support our employees' well-being throughout their professional and personal journeys. Discover more about working at MongoDB and how you can play a role in making a significant impact.

MongoDB is committed to providing necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview processes. Please inform your recruiter if you require any accommodations.

MongoDB is an equal opportunity employer.

Req ID: 1273387833