Experience in databases and/or data management systems is a huge plus, but not a requirement
Hands-on experience building industrial-strength software
Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
Experience with large code bases, preferably in C++, C, Rust or a similar compiled language
B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience
Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines. Hands-on experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain is a plus
Position Expectations
Understand and improve current functionality of the MongoDB query engine
Contribute high quality C++ code and give and solicit feedback in code reviews
Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features related to query performance and robustness, query language enhancements, diagnostics for query performance problems, and integration with other products and tools
Work constructively with peers to deliver excellent technical solutions
Success Measures
In three months you’ll have contributed to the development of a project slated for the next major version, as well as fixed a few bugs in a minor version of our latest stable release series
In six months, you’ll have taken on code review responsibilities and are independently delivering complex functionality and squashing bugs independently
In twelve months, you’re contributing to the design of major new features and are helping to mentor new engineers on the team