Join to apply for the Lead Engineer, Server Programmability role at MongoDB . 2 weeks ago be among the first 25 applicants. Join and lead MongoDBs Server Programmability team, helping build the core of a distributed database! Server Programmabilitys responsibilities include, but are not limited to, improving local server development experience and velocity, enhancing the programming model, and building low level reusable software components that can be leveraged by other teams working on the database. Our team currently consists of six engineers, located both in New York City and fully remote. We operate close to the bottom of the stack, and have a lot of influence over the performance and robustness of our open source database as well as the development efficiency of the engineering team overall. Recently, weve built tooling to help support better modularization of the server codebase, migrated server unit testing to a well supported opensource framework, and are currently evaluating the feasibility of introducing coroutines to the Server codebase. Our team champions a strong culture of inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration. If you want to work on a collaborative team that applies great engineering fundamentals to deliver the foundational components of a popular database, join us! Lets change whats possible for application developers, system architects, and database operators everywhere. Note: This role can be based remotely in Canada. Youre an ideal candidate if: 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. You have firsthand experience developing complex systems in C++ (like databases, distributed systems, or highperformance 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. As a Lead Engineer, Server Programmability you will: Lead a team of 58 engineers, managing all aspects of people management including hiring, growth, compensation, and performance management. Be directly responsible for the results your team delivers. Own the definition and execution of the teams 12month roadmap. Drive improvements to processes and tools especially those that allow us to confidently make changes to highrisk parts of our codebase. Use data 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) timesensitive 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 MongoDB server. In the first month You have understood the high level architecture of the server and the team''''s responsibilities. You are starting to develop relationships with key stakeholders. You have gained familiarity with the required daytoday 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 daytoday 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 Server Programmability team and helped develop a plan to achieve that vision. You have increased the capability and velocity of your team in measurable ways. About MongoDB 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. MongoDBs unified database platformthe most widely available, globally distributed database on the markethelps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloudnative platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multicloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customersincluding 75% of the Fortune100 and AInative startupsrelying on MongoDB for their most important applications, were 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. Its what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, were 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 its 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 is an equal opportunities employer. Req ID: 3263231312 MongoDBs 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 MongoDBs 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 fullypaid genderneutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer match, mental health counseling, backup child and elder care, and health, dental, and vision benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to candidates based in Canada. MongoDBs base salary range for this role in Canada: $162,000$270,000 CAD #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Lead Engineer, Server Programmability