Senior Software Engineer, Server Networking Security

About the role

Join the Server Ingress Security team at MongoDB, where we are enhancing the security of MongoDB Server's ingress networking. This team is tasked with developing the Atlas Network Protection layer, a suite of high-performance, security-focused services designed to fortify MongoDB's pre-authentication defenses and enable rapid responses to emerging threats. We are seeking skilled Senior Engineers to become foundational members of this team, playing a vital role in our long-term strategic initiatives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain production-ready security services using Rust, emphasizing security, correctness, performance, and operational excellence.
• Create ingress networking and security solutions to ensure the security, availability, and performance of our database services.
• Troubleshoot test failures and performance issues, applying fixes as needed.
• Lead development efforts and project management for features and initiatives within the Ingress Security area.
• Collaborate with Server, Atlas, Drivers, SRE, and Product Security teams to ensure the integration of the Atlas Network Protection layer with the overall MongoDB ecosystem.
• Work alongside Product Management and Engineering leadership to shape the team's roadmap.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing production-quality systems software.
• Proficiency in managing large backend or compiled codebases, with a preference for experience in Rust.
• Experience in security-sensitive or networking-related fields is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of systems fundamentals, including multi-threaded programming and performance profiling.
• Familiarity with network protocols, TLS, and connection lifecycle management is a plus.
• Knowledge of security principles such as attack surface reduction, input validation, memory safety, and defense-in-depth architectures is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong inclination toward collaboration.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to evaluate project complexity realistically.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture. An interest in high-availability and security-critical systems is preferred.

Success Measures

• Within the first month: Grasp the high-level architecture of the Atlas Network Protection layer, set up your development environment, and resolve initial bugs.
• By three months: Make significant contributions to the Rust development of an ongoing project, take on code review tasks, and engage in evaluating designs for new features.
• At six months: Independently lead the development of a new feature and assist in mentoring new team members.
• After twelve months: Drive substantial enhancements in the security, performance, or operational aspects of the Ingress Security stack and contribute to the long-term technical strategy of the team.

About MongoDB

MongoDB is designed for transformation, empowering our customers and workforce to innovate rapidly. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling developers to create, adapt, and revolutionize industries with software. Our unified data platform, the most widely available globally distributed data platform, assists organizations in modernizing legacy workloads, embracing innovation, and leveraging AI. 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 and AI-native startups, MongoDB is at the forefront of the next software era.

Our Leadership Commitment guides our decision-making, collaboration, and successes, defining what it means to be part of MongoDB.

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching culture for all employees, emphasizing personal growth and business impact. Our initiatives include employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and a generous parental leave policy, all aimed at supporting our employees' well-being throughout their professional and personal journeys. Discover more about working at MongoDB and how you can contribute to making a difference in the world.

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

MongoDB is an equal opportunity employer.

Req ID: 1273370603

About the company

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software.