Staff Engineer, Search Systems

📋 Description Own the cross-system data infrastructure layer for MongoDB's next-generation Search and Vector Define the technical roadmap for Atlas Search, identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and driving Lead the architecture and evolution of the core mongot and Mongo Management Service infrastructure Drive complex, multi-team initiatives by building technical consensus, navigating ambiguity, and Serve as a trusted technical partner to leadership on roadmap, architecture, and engineering Raise the technical ceiling of the team through mentoring, rigorous code review, and 🎯 Requirements 10+ years of experience in data management systems or related distributed infrastructure Deep proficiency in modern programming languages and techniques, with Java fluency preferred Demonstrable experience designing and operating distributed systems, cloud services, or SaaS The ability to reason about systems at the physical layer: data consistency, durability guarantees A track record of operating at Staff or Principal scope: defining technical direction, resolving 🎁 Benefits Equity Employee stock purchase program Flexible paid time off 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave Fertility and adoption assistance 401(k) plan