IT & Software

Senior Software Engineer, Query Execution

MongoDB

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will contribute to a high‑performing distributed query system within MongoDB. You will work on the query engine, language enhancements, and diagnostics, collaborating with peers to deliver robust features. The focus is on performance, reliability, and modular design to power critical workloads for customers. This role offers impact through shaping next‑generation query execution at scale, with opportunities to lead features and mentor teammates over time.

Pay / Benefits
  • fertility assistance
  • generous parental leave policy
  • accommodations for disabilities in application/interview process
Responsibilities
  • Understand and improve the MongoDB query engine
  • Contribute high-quality C++ code and participate in code reviews
  • Design, implement, test, and support features for performance, robustness, language enhancements, diagnostics, and integration with other products/tools
  • Collaborate with peers to deliver technical solutions
Key requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in systems programming
  • Experience with large code bases in C++, C, or Rust
  • Solid CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • B.Sc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Interest in database query engines; advanced degrees are a plus
  • team collaboration
  • problem solving
  • ownership and accountability
  • C++
  • systems programming
  • databases / data management systems

Reference: WJ-747_31056915

Apply now

Continue on the employer's official application - the same link they use for every candidate.

More jobs

Find more on GigBlows

This role is listed on GigBlows for discovery and search. Hiring decisions and applications are handled by the employer or their chosen application system.