MongoDB Lead Engineering 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

750356572

• You have 2 or more years of experience managing a team of software engineers
• You have strong technical judgment that you use to effectively guide engineering decisions without necessarily writing code yourself
• You have first-hand experience developing complex systems like databases, distributed systems, or high-performance applications and you use this context to understand the challenges your team faces
• You enjoy coaching, career development, and creating growth opportunities to help your team reach their full potential
• You care about building a diverse, inclusive environment where engineers can do their best work
• You put the customer first and don't hesitate to cross team boundaries in search of the right solution

• Lead a team of 7-10 engineers, managing all aspects of people management including hiring, growth, compensation, and performance management
• Be directly responsible for the results your team delivers
• Play a key role in defining the roadmap for the next 12 months
• Drive improvements to processes and tools especially those that allow us to confidently make changes to high risk parts of our codebase
• Use our data warehouse to inform decisions and measure the impact of work the team ships
• Guide the team through making complex changes that balance performance against other requirements
• Handle (or lead the effort to handle) time-sensitive customer escalations
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams across the company to jointly work on large initiatives
• Work with product managers, program managers, and other teams to specify, prioritize and deliver new features that delight our users
• Ensure high quality and velocity in the design and implementation of new functionality in WiredTiger
• Be open to occasional (once a year) travel to the US

• In the first month:
• You have understood the high level architecture of WiredTiger and the team's responsibilities
• You are starting to develop relationships with key stakeholders
• You have gained familiarity with the required day-to-day processes to manage the team
• In three months:
• You have taken over management of your team, and are starting to build trust with your reports
• You have assumed responsibility for the day-to-day processes necessary to keep the lights on
• You are involved in reviewing the design for new features and helping the team navigate technical challenges
• In six months:
• You have established your role as a leader in the organization such that team members naturally go to you for guidance
• You are beginning to involve yourself in planning and roadmapping efforts
• You are leading the planning and execution of a new major feature
• In twelve months:
• You have performed a full annual cycle of performance and growth conversations with your team members
• You have contributed to the vision for the future of the Storage Engines team and helped develop a plan to achieve that vision
• You have increased the capability and velocity of your team in measurable ways

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 22 weeks paid parental leave for both parents that covers childbirth, adoption, surrogacy and fostering. In your first year with MongoDB this benefit is reduced
• Family forming assistance which covers fertility care, adoption and surrogacy
• Subsidised health & dental insurance for you and your dependents (through Medibank)
• Classpass credits, a Headspace subscription and Vaccination vouchers as part of our broader health and wellness programs
• In-office Lunch (on us) up to 3 days per week

*MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.*