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MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Atlas Clusters Fleet Rollout Management team, entrusted with overseeing all software deployments to the Atlas Data Plane. Our core mission is to establish platform stability by owning the complete software lifecycle: encompassing pre-release validation, robust rollout mechanisms, customer configurability and observability, and proactive monitoring systems designed to swiftly detect and mitigate potential issues. The Atlas Clusters organization is responsible for the core data plane services that power MongoDB Atlas, the leading multi-cloud database-as-a-service. As a Software Engineer on the team, you will be instrumental in building the next generation of cloud-agnostic, distributed systems that manage the lifecycle of our database clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for millions of users worldwide. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in New York and would like a hybrid or in-office working model.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas
- Contribute to and lead complex technical projects
- Work with stakeholders throughout MongoDB to build our roadmap and product offerings
- Work with customers and support engineers to fix issues and become part of our on-call rotation
- Collaborate with team members to develop our codebase, best practices, and design principles
- Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment according to MongoDB's Core Values
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Has at least 5 years of professional software development experience
- Is skilled at writing large-scale, distributed backend systems in a compiled language (Go, Java, C#, etc.)
- Has experience with at least one major cloud provider technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Has led the launch of a new critical feature and maintained it in production
- Is eager to solve tough problems
- Has some experience rolling out features to a large product with existing customers
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is curious, collaborative, and motivated
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
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.
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.
COMPENSATION
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
INTRODUCTION
MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Atlas Clusters Fleet Rollout Management team, entrusted with overseeing all software deployments to the Atlas Data Plane. Our core mission is to establish platform stability by owning the complete software lifecycle: encompassing pre-release validation, robust rollout mechanisms, customer configurability and observability, and proactive monitoring systems designed to swiftly detect and mitigate potential issues. The Atlas Clusters organization is responsible for the core data plane services that power MongoDB Atlas, the leading multi-cloud database-as-a-service. As a Software Engineer on the team, you will be instrumental in building the next generation of cloud-agnostic, distributed systems that manage the lifecycle of our database clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for millions of users worldwide. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in New York and would like a hybrid or in-office working model.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas
- Contribute to and lead complex technical projects
- Work with stakeholders throughout MongoDB to build our roadmap and product offerings
- Work with customers and support engineers to fix issues and become part of our on-call rotation
- Collaborate with team members to develop our codebase, best practices, and design principles
- Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment according to MongoDB's Core Values
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Has at least 5 years of professional software development experience
- Is skilled at writing large-scale, distributed backend systems in a compiled language (Go, Java, C#, etc.)
- Has experience with at least one major cloud provider technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Has led the launch of a new critical feature and maintained it in production
- Is eager to solve tough problems
- Has some experience rolling out features to a large product with existing customers
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is curious, collaborative, and motivated
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
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.
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.
COMPENSATION
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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Align your stack with MongoDB's core systems
MongoDB's Backend Engineer roles consistently require experience with distributed systems, C++, Go, or Python, and database internals. Frame your resume around these explicitly before applying, since generic backend experience won't stand out against candidates with systems programming depth.
Time your OPT application around MongoDB's hiring cycle
If you're on F-1 OPT, USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your program end date. MongoDB's engineering hiring ramps in Q1 and Q3, so aligning your OPT activation window with those cycles gives you the strongest path to a seamless transition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Backend Engineer roles by visa type
Finding MongoDB postings that explicitly support your visa status takes time across general job boards. Migrate Mate lets you filter Backend Engineer openings by sponsored visa type so you can focus applications where your immigration situation is already a fit.
Prepare documentation before MongoDB extends an offer
Have your degree transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency before you reach the offer stage. MongoDB's immigration counsel will need these quickly once the H-1B or E-3 petition process starts, and delays in credential verification are a common reason timelines slip.
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Does MongoDB sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Engineers?
Yes, MongoDB sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Engineer roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions, which requires a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL before USCIS can process the petition. Because H-1B is subject to the annual cap and lottery, timing your application and securing an offer before the March registration window is critical.
How do I apply for Backend Engineer jobs at MongoDB?
Applications go through MongoDB's careers site, where Backend Engineer roles are listed by team and location. Each listing specifies required skills, typically distributed systems, database internals, or developer tooling experience. You can also browse MongoDB's Backend Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only roles where your visa status is supported.
Which visa types does MongoDB commonly sponsor for Backend Engineer roles?
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, EB-2, EB-3, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Backend Engineer positions. E-3 is available to Australian citizens and offers a simpler filing process than H-1B. TN covers Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. For longer-term paths, MongoDB supports employment-based Green Card sponsorship through PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
What qualifications does MongoDB expect for Backend Engineer roles?
MongoDB's Backend Engineer postings typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, which aligns with USCIS specialty occupation requirements for H-1B petitions. Practically, strong candidates bring hands-on experience with distributed systems, C++, Go, or Python, and familiarity with database architecture. Roles at senior levels often expect prior experience with large-scale production systems.
How do I handle the timeline between a MongoDB offer and visa filing?
Once MongoDB extends an offer, their immigration team typically initiates the LCA filing with the DOL first, which takes around seven business days under standard processing. H-1B petitions then go to USCIS, with standard processing running several months. E-3 and TN can move faster since they're processed at consulates or ports of entry. Having your credential documents ready before the offer stage avoids delays in the filing window.
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