Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Software Engineer on the Database Integration & Observability team, the individual will focus on enhancing MongoDB's ecosystem integrations, improving real-time data tracking, and developing advanced observability tools. Proficiency in C++ and experience with large backend systems are essential, alongside a solid understanding of data structures and distributed systems. This position is ideal for candidates with over five years of software development experience, particularly those with a strong interest in database internals. The team emphasizes collaboration across functions to deliver robust engineering solutions.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on MongoDB's careers page November 6, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 3% of 162 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $180,000 across 64 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 40.7% of 526 comparable senior backend roles in United States; JavaScript appears in 5.3% of 526 comparable senior backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer, Database Integration & Observability role remote?: It's hybrid — MongoDB expects some on-site time in Austin, United States.
What's the salary range?: MongoDB lists $126,000–$248,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer, Database Integration & Observability role.
Where is the role based?: MongoDB is hiring for this position in Austin, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Database Observability, JavaScript, Python, change data capture, streaming.
What seniority level is this role?: MongoDB targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Database Integration & Observability role at MongoDB.

From the original posting

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Database Integration & Observability team, you will drive core initiatives across three key areas:

Ecosystem Integrations: Seamlessly connect the MongoDB database with key ecosystem products, including Search, Vector Search, Atlas Stream Processing, and Atlas Data Federation
Change Data Capture & Streaming: Enhance and scale our Change Streams product, enabling real-time event tracking and data synchronization across downstream systems.
Database Observability: Build advanced diagnostics, query shape statistics, logging systems, and process-level metrics to deliver deep operational insights

Our core services are built primarily in modern C++, though prior professional C++ experience is not required if you possess strong systems programming fundamentals. Our testing and automation infrastructure utilizes JavaScript and Python.

This role can be based out of one of our US offices or remotely in the United States.

Candidate Profile

5+ years of experience in software development and/or performance engineering
Experience with large backend/compiled codebases, such as Rust or C/C++
Solid computer science fundamentals with expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and software design architecture
Strong interest in database internals, query engines, and distributed systems architecture (hands-on experience or an advanced degree like an M.Sc./Ph.D. in databases is a plus).
Experience with observability tooling (e.g. time series metrics, dashboards)

Position Expectations

Design, implement, and optimize integrations connecting the MongoDB query engine with our broader ecosystem
Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance C++ code while actively participating in code reviews and design discussions
Lead projects end-to-end—from initial design to implementation and support.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering peers to define technical roadmaps and deliver robust engineering solutions

Success Measures

In 3 months, you'll have shipped code into production and collaborated with the team to solve tough problems
In 6 months, you'll have contributed to a large project
In 12 months, you'll have designed new features, led development work, and become a go-to expert on parts of the system

With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including AI-native startups and approximately 75% of the Fortune 100, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

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: 4273610116

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 USD

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Senior Software Engineer, Database Integration & Observability

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