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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

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 engineering priorities
MongoDB's engineering roles cluster around distributed systems, C++, Go, Python, and cloud-native infrastructure. Tailor your resume and portfolio to reflect depth in these areas before applying. Generic full-stack profiles get filtered early.
Verify your visa category before the offer stage
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, and Green Card pathways. Knowing which category fits your citizenship and degree field before interviews lets you answer recruiter questions accurately and avoids surprises when HR initiates the sponsorship process.
Prepare your specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS requires that H-1B petitions demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations if your credential is from outside the U.S., and any publications or technical certifications that reinforce your field-specific qualifications.
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MongoDB sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions, but PERM labor certification timelines vary by role and location. Raise permanent residence pathways explicitly during offer discussions so both sides align on timeline expectations before you sign.
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Does MongoDB sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, MongoDB sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineer roles. The company has a demonstrated history of filing H-1B petitions across its engineering function, covering both initial cap-subject petitions and transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer. If you're currently on H-1B, a transfer to MongoDB means you can start work as soon as USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for approval.
Which visa types does MongoDB commonly sponsor for Software Engineers?
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3 (Australian citizens), TN (Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and pursues EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for longer-tenured engineers. The right category depends on your citizenship, degree field, and career stage. E-3 and TN offer faster processing with no lottery, which makes them worth prioritizing if you're eligible.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at MongoDB?
Applications go through MongoDB's careers portal, where engineering roles are listed by team and location. Migrate Mate filters MongoDB's open Software Engineer positions by visa type, so you can identify which specific roles are actively sponsoring before you apply. MongoDB's engineering interviews typically involve system design rounds and coding assessments in addition to role-specific technical questions, so prepare accordingly.
What qualifications does MongoDB expect for sponsored Software Engineer roles?
Most Software Engineer roles at MongoDB require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS defines H-1B specialty occupation in part by this degree requirement, so the match between your credential and the role's discipline matters. Beyond the degree, MongoDB's engineering teams typically look for depth in distributed systems, database internals, or cloud platform development depending on the specific team.
How do I think about sponsorship timing when targeting MongoDB?
If you need H-1B sponsorship and aren't already in H-1B status, the earliest you could start work is October 1 of the fiscal year following the April lottery. That means a hiring timeline of roughly 12 to 18 months from application to start date. Candidates on F-1 OPT or eligible for E-3 and TN can move faster. Raise your visa situation with the recruiter in the first call so MongoDB can plan the filing process alongside your offer.
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