or apply directly on MongoDB's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days MongoDB's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of MongoDB's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MongoDB
- low 0 stale, 7 reposted of 411 open
- Hiring momentum
- 575 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MongoDB's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MongoDB.
About this role
The Senior Software Engineer for SQL Engines will work on enhancing the SQL experience for MongoDB users by developing tools that integrate SQL-based workflows with MongoDB's document data model. Responsibilities include innovating on query languages, collaborating with product teams to meet user needs, and optimizing performance for large datasets. The role offers an opportunity to significantly impact how users interact with data in MongoDB.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MongoDB as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and database technologies
- Proficiency in at least one compiled language, and interest in working with Rust, Java and Go
- Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
- Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines
- Familiarity with SQL query execution, optimization, and relational database systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with MongoDB or other non-relational databases
- Professional experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain of database query engines
What you get
- equity
- participation in the employee stock purchase program
- flexible paid time off
- 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
- fertility and adoption assistance
- 401(k) plan
Worth weighing
- no specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the USA region
- the role involves working with complex queries and large datasets, which may require strong problem-solving skills
- the salary range is broad, indicating variability based on candidate qualifications
Summarised from MongoDB's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MongoDB on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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