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Backend Software Developer roles at MongoDB span distributed systems, database internals, and cloud-native infrastructure across a global engineering organization. MongoDB has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates through multiple visa pathways from initial offer through long-term status.
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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 roles consistently require experience with Go, Python, or C++, distributed systems design, and familiarity with document-oriented or NoSQL architectures. Tailor your resume and GitHub portfolio to reflect these specifically before applying.
Time your H-1B cap registration strategically
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, MongoDB must register you in the March lottery window. Starting your job search in the preceding fall gives you enough runway to clear interviews, receive an offer, and have your employer prepared to register on time.
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Prepare for specialty occupation documentation requirements
USCIS requires evidence that a Backend Software Developer role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations if your credential is from outside the U.S., and any documentation linking your specific degree field to the technical duties in the job description.
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Does MongoDB sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Developers?
Yes, MongoDB sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Developer roles. If you need a cap-subject H-1B, your employer must register you during the USCIS lottery window in March, with employment typically starting October 1. MongoDB also supports H-1B transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
Which visa types does MongoDB commonly sponsor for Backend Software Developer roles?
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card pathways for Backend Software Developer positions. F-1 OPT and CPT candidates are also supported, making MongoDB accessible to recent graduates and students still completing their degrees. Australian citizens should specifically evaluate the E-3, which has no lottery and processes faster than the H-1B.
What qualifications and experience does MongoDB expect for Backend Software Developer roles?
MongoDB's Backend Software Developer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a directly related field. Hands-on experience with distributed systems, proficiency in at least one systems-level or scripting language such as Go, C++, or Python, and familiarity with database internals or cloud infrastructure are expected. Senior roles usually require several years of production engineering experience.
How do I apply for Backend Software Developer jobs at MongoDB?
Search for Backend Software Developer openings at MongoDB filtered by your visa type using Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship is actively available. Once you identify a relevant role, apply through MongoDB's careers portal. The process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview, and a multi-stage virtual onsite covering system design and coding. Communicate your visa status early so sponsorship logistics can be scoped before an offer is extended.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take once I have a MongoDB offer?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. E-3 and TN petitions can move quickly, with consular appointments sometimes available within a few weeks of receiving your certified LCA from the DOL. H-1B cap cases require waiting for the October 1 start date following March lottery registration. USCIS premium processing for H-1B petitions guarantees a decision within 15 business days once the petition is filed, which many employers use to reduce uncertainty.
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