Senior Python Engineer
MongoDB · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $187,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Design and support open source Python libraries for MongoDB.
- Impact millions of developers via popular Python driver.
- Collaborate globally on driver specifications and features.
- Investigate and resolve user and customer issues.
- Shape future MongoDB features and roadmap.
About the role
About the Database Experience (DBX) Team
A great MongoDB experience starts with great tools. The Database Experience team builds the libraries and tools that developers use day-to-day working with MongoDB. Our mission is to increase developer adoption, satisfaction and retention by providing a reliable, enjoyable interface for developers and other end-users. Our senior engineers are typically specialists in a particular programming language, but are capable of contributing to projects in other languages as well. For this role, we're looking for someone who will enjoy designing, writing, and supporting open source libraries for the Python ecosystem developers that use MongoDB. This is an opportunity to make a major impact at MongoDB as Python is one of the most popular runtimes for MongoDB users, and our driver has over 3 million daily pypi downloads.You might be right for this role if you...
- Have substantial experience writing high-quality software in Python
- Have extensive knowledge in Python tools and frameworks, scientific Python and web development frameworks
- Have practical experience with AI/ML frameworks and technologies in Python, including large language models and agentic tools are a plus
- Can make pragmatic design decisions, balancing tradeoffs such as usability, maintainability and delivery time
- Want to, or already do, participate in open source software development and communities, both online via e.g. GitHub and optionally through conferences and speaking engagements
- Communicate well, internally and externally, both verbally and in writing
- Enjoy collaborating with teammates, and mentoring junior engineers and interns
- Are self-motivated, organized, and have strong time management skills
You'll be on the team responsible for...
- Developing and supporting the MongoDB Python drivers and subsidiary libraries (PyMongo, Django MongoDB Backend, PyMongoArrow, LangChain MongoDB) and related software, collaborating with peers in our distributed world-wide engineering team
- Writing and maintaining open source specifications defining common behavior and APIs shared across all of our drivers
- Investigating bugs and support requests from commercial customers, open source users, and internal users for the libraries our team maintains
- Working with our Product and Server teams on designs and specifications for new user-facing MongoDB features
Success in this role means...
- Within one month, you will understand the high-level architecture of the drivers and how MongoDB works, and will have completed a few small bug fixes and/or feature tickets
- Within three months, you will be contributing effectively day-to-day, fixing bugs, implementing features, investigating and responding to open source user and customer issues, and reviewing your peers' code
- Within six months, you'll have implemented major, planned new features, contributed to our common driver specifications, shipped a major feature in an open source library, and will be collaborating with the Product team to help craft our roadmap
- Within twelve months, you'll have significantly improved the quality, performance and maintainability of our codebase, and will be taking the lead in designing and specifying major new features
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. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re 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. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re 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 it’s 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, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Req ID: 1273396098 MongoDB’s 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 MongoDB’s 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 fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates. Mongodb’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $126,000—$248,000 USDKey skills/competency
- Senior Python Engineer
- Python development
- Open source libraries
- Database tools
- Developer adoption
- AI/ML frameworks
- Large language models
- Agentic tools
- Software design
- Community engagement
Skills & topics
- Python Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Python
- Software Development
- Open Source
- Database
- Developer Tools
- AI
- Machine Learning
- MongoDB
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python expertise, open-source contributions, and AI/ML framework experience relevant to MongoDB's needs.
- Showcase open-source engagement: Emphasize your participation in GitHub communities, conferences, or speaking engagements.
- Demonstrate design skills: Provide examples of pragmatic design decisions balancing tradeoffs like usability and maintainability.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss Python internals, driver development, and your experience with AI/ML technologies.
- Articulate your collaboration style: Share instances of effective teamwork and mentoring junior engineers.
Technical preparation
Master Python's core features and advanced concepts.,Deepen knowledge of PyMongo and related libraries.,Practice designing robust, maintainable software.,Familiarize yourself with AI/ML Python frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging Python project you led.,How do you handle conflicting design priorities?,Share an experience mentoring a junior engineer.,How do you stay updated on Python trends?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus for a Senior Python Engineer at MongoDB's DBX Team?
- The primary focus for a Senior Python Engineer at MongoDB's DBX Team is to design, write, and support open-source libraries for Python developers using MongoDB. This includes working on the MongoDB Python drivers and related software, contributing to open-source specifications, and addressing user/customer issues.
- What kind of experience is MongoDB looking for in a Senior Python Engineer candidate?
- MongoDB is looking for candidates with substantial experience in high-quality Python software development, extensive knowledge of Python tools and frameworks (including scientific and web development), and practical experience with AI/ML frameworks in Python. Familiarity with large language models and agentic tools is a plus. Open-source involvement and strong communication/collaboration skills are also highly valued.
- How does MongoDB support career growth for its Senior Python Engineers?
- MongoDB supports career growth by providing opportunities to make a major impact on widely used open-source projects, collaborate with a global team, influence product roadmaps, and mentor junior engineers. The company also emphasizes continuous learning about Python ecosystem trends and offers a supportive culture focused on personal and professional development.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Python Engineer on the DBX Team?
- Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining MongoDB Python drivers and libraries, writing open-source specifications, investigating and resolving bugs and support requests, and collaborating with Product and Server teams on new feature designs. Success involves contributing to code quality, performance, and roadmap planning.
- What is the expected impact of a Senior Python Engineer at MongoDB?
- The expected impact is significant, as Python is a popular runtime for MongoDB users, with the driver having millions of daily PyPI downloads. A Senior Python Engineer contributes to enhancing developer adoption, satisfaction, and retention by ensuring a reliable and enjoyable interface for developers.
- Does MongoDB encourage open-source contributions for this Senior Python Engineer role?
- Yes, MongoDB explicitly seeks candidates who want to participate in open-source software development and communities. This includes online contributions via GitHub and potentially through conferences and speaking engagements. The role itself involves developing and supporting open-source libraries.