Software Engineer, Data Migration

MongoDB is building a world-class team in North America to create tooling that helps customers modernize their applications and migrate their data from legacy relational databases to MongoDB in real-time. As companies modernise legacy workloads and data ecosystems, they are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and scalability of the document model. The tools developed by the Code Generation and Data Migration team are critical in this journey, helping customers with schema modeling, code generation, initial data loads, and continuous data synchronization.We're looking for a Software Engineer with a strong background in computer science fundamentals, systems design, experience in the Java ecosystem, streaming systems, and data-intensive applications to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing the underlying data structures, algorithms, and database interactions that power our generative AI platform, code generation and migration tools. This involves crafting sophisticated orchestration layers, robust integration points, and high-performance data systems that seamlessly connect and leverage advanced AI capabilities for code generation and building a sophisticated data migration suite using a modern technology stack, which includes Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Debezium, and React.You will work on critical components that ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of our services, collaborating closely with AI researchers, product management and other engineers to design and implement cutting-edge products that solve complex customer challenges.This role will be based out of Washington, Oregon, or California.The ideal candidate for this role will have2+ years of engineering experience in backend systems, distributed systems, or core platform developmentExperience in one or several of Java, Rust, C/C++, and/or Python, with a strong understanding of systems-level programming, memory management, and performance tuningExperience with streaming data platforms such as Apache Kafka and Change Data Capture (CDC) tools like DebeziumExperience with relational data modeling and hands-on experience with at least one SQL database (Postgres, MySQL, etc)Exposure to client-side technologies such as JavaScript and React is a plusGood understanding of algorithms, data structures and their time and space complexityCuriosity, a positive attitude, and a drive to continue learningExcellent verbal and written communication skillsNice to HaveFamiliarity with cloud-native distributed systems (e.g., Kubernetes)Experience with NoSQL databases and understanding of their trade-offs is great, but not required. We'll teach you NoSQLContributions to relevant open-source projectsPosition ExpectationsContribute high-quality, well-tested backend code to the data migration engine and core components of our generative AI orchestration platformCollaborate effectively with Product Management, AI researchers and machine learning engineers and designers to build and deliver on the product roadmapWork to develop robust and efficient backend services that orchestrate AI functionalitiesIdentify and address performance bottlenecks and architectural challenges in our systems, particularly within data flow and orchestrationParticipate actively in code reviews to enforce best practices and patternsHelp troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in our distributed systemsGive and solicit feedback on technical design documents and pull requestsPerform tasks related to process such as CI/CD, quality, testing, etc Success MeasuresWithin the first three months, you will have:Familiarize yourself with the MongoDB database and aggregation languageFamiliarize yourself with the backend tech stack including Java, Spring Boot, and KafkaSet up software development infrastructure (tech stack, build tools, etc) to enable development using the relevant tech stacksStarted collaborating with your peers and contributed to code reviews.Within six months, you will have:Familiarised yourself with the rest of our the application modernization tool stackDelivered at least one large scale feature that spans the entire tech stackReviewed and contributed to scope and technical design documentsWithin 12 months, you will have:Become a key contributor to our backend stack, capable of taking on complex features independentlyHelped recruit and interview new members of the teamCollaborated effectively with other teams at MongoDB on cross-functional projectsAbout MongoDBMongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions 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 federal, state or local laws.Req ID: 4263333160MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:$106,000—$209,000 USD