Senior Engineering Manager, Code Generation

Role Overview A Senior Lead Software Engineer will lead the CodeGen team within the Application Modernization Platform ( AMP ) at MongoDB, driving the development of a product suite that applies Generative AI to transform legacy applications into modern, microservices‑based architectures. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Drive the architectural vision and long‑term technical roadmap for the Code Gen product suite, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and performant. Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define product features and translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Lead the design and implementation of complex, mission‑critical components of AMP’s code transformation toolset. Champion and enforce engineering best practices through design reviews, code reviews, and by setting a high standard for quality and operational excellence. Act as a hands‑on leader, guiding the team through complex technical challenges and contributing to the codebase where necessary. Qualifications 10+ years of software development and operations experience, with a focus on building platforms and distributable software infrastructure. 2+ years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of software engineers to achieve high‑impact results. Extensive product experience in building enterprise‑grade analytics systems for data streaming or data tooling. Extensive experience with relational and document data modeling and hands‑on experience with at least one SQL database (Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and at least one document database (e.g., MongoDB). Experience using Generative AI in building large‑scale systems, and an understanding of when Generative AI is best applied. Curiosity, a positive attitude, and a drive to continue learning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time and project management skills, including the ability to make realistic assessments of project cost and complexity. Position Expectations The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, drive the architectural vision, collaborate with product managers, guide the team through complex technical challenges, and contribute to the codebase. Success Measures Within the first three months: Fully ramped up on the architecture, business domain, and team processes. Established as the technical leader within the team, actively driving technical discussions, design reviews, and planning for the product roadmap. Begin mentoring team members and building strong collaborative relationships with product counterparts. Within six months: Successfully led the team to deliver a major feature or product release. Made significant contributions to the architectural roadmap and started influencing the technical direction of adjacent teams. Established a clear rhythm of execution and a high‑performing culture within the team. Within 12 months: Become recognized as the go‑to technical expert for the code transformation domain at MongoDB. Delivered large‑scale features across the entire tech stack that have a measurable impact on our customers and business. Played a crucial role in recruiting, hiring, and growing the engineering team. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. MongoDB is committed to providing necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Consulting Solutions