Join MongoDB as a Senior Software Engineer to build tools for users managing MongoDB at global scale.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Software Engineer at MongoDB will focus on developing tools that enhance user interaction with MongoDB's database services, particularly through APIs and user interfaces. Proficiency in full-stack development, including experience with modern web applications and databases, is essential for this role. This position is ideal for a collaborative engineer with a strong background in software development who enjoys tackling complex challenges in a distributed environment. MongoDB's Developer Tools Team is part of a dynamic company that emphasizes innovation and employee growth.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 11, 2026. Last confirmed on MongoDB's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Fullstack roles (median ~$165,000).
- Starts above 4% of 107 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States that list React we track (median $169,000 across 51 companies). See React salary trends
- React appears in 68.6% of 242 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States; Node.js appears in 15.3% of 242 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer role remote?
- Yes — MongoDB lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- MongoDB lists $126,000–$248,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Kubernetes, Node.js, React, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- MongoDB targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer role at MongoDB.
From the original posting
The MongoDB Developer Tools team is a diverse group of contributors working together to help our users manage MongoDB at global scale. This includes building tools for MongoDB Atlas: our database as a service offering and fastest growing product which allows users to deploy fault-tolerant, globally distributed MongoDB clusters in just minutes.
We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Developer Tools Team within the Database Experience department. The team is responsible for tools which allow users to interact with their data and to understand the health and performance of their MongoDB deployments. The Developer Tools Team works on a variety of APIs and customer-facing UIs empowering MongoDB users to interact with their stored data, whether that’s on desktop via MongoDB Compass or in the browser via Atlas Data Explorer.
This role is fully remote for a candidate based in the United States with US citizenship.
We're looking for someone who
- Is a full stack engineer with a willingness to take on both frontend tasks and backend tasks
- Experience working with TypeScript, React, and Node.js
- Has experience with the design and architecture of a modern, scalable, high availability web application
- Has experience working with databases
- Enjoys collaboration and being part of a team
- Is approachable, curious, and intellectually honest
- Would enjoy chasing down difficult problems in a distributed environment
- Always strives to expand their knowledge
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of database internals and tuning mechanisms, particularly indexing
- Experience working with websocket based client to server communication
- Familiarity with developing and supporting microservice based architectures using Kubernetes
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: 2273494846
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.
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