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We are looking for passionate technologists to join our Pre-Sales organization to ensure that our growth is grounded and guided by strong technical alignment with our platform and the needs of our customers.
MongoDB Pre-Sales Solution Architects are responsible for guiding our customers and users to design and build reliable, scalable systems using our data platform. Our team is made up of seasoned technical sales professionals, software architects, entrepreneurs, and developers who take direct responsibility for customer success, including the design of their software, deployment, and operations. You'll work closely with our sales executives, helping customers solve business problems by leveraging our solutions, playing a key role in winning deals and driving the business forward. You'll be a trusted advisor to a wide range of users from startups to the world's largest enterprise IT organizations.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in San Francisco for our hybrid working model.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre-sales with enterprise software
- Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity
- Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on-prem
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers to review complex architecture of existing applications, providing guidance on how to improve by leveraging technology
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership
- Ability to strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi-threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan
- The ability to travel up to 25%
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers
- Experience with database programming and data models
- Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects
- Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks
- Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/ Command of the Message
- A MongoDB Certification
- A Cloud Provider Certification
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will work on complex opportunities where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will:
- Design and Architect: Design scalable and performant applications, systems and infrastructure for large software projects leveraging MongoDB
- Customer Advising and Value Articulation: Guide customers on architecture patterns and optimisation strategies for MongoDB, while clearly communicating its business value to the relevant stakeholders
- Sales Partnership: Collaborate with the sales team to drive account success through account planning, opportunity prioritization/qualification and pipeline generation strategy, while taking ownership of the technical aspects (including but not limited to technical discovery, demos, proof of value, presentations, sizing and documentation)
- Demand Generation: Proactively generate demand within the sales territory through self-driven technical initiatives, participation in events such as industry trade shows and account-based marketing events
- Customer Success: Foster strong customer relationships, build champions and ensure customer success and satisfaction
- Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve MongoDB solutions and processes (e.g. by relaying field feedback to the product team), as well as proactively mentor other Solutions Consulting team members
- Personal Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of MongoDB product suite as well as industry trends
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
MongoDB Product Suite Mastery:
- Core Database Server: Master the fundamentals and advanced features of MongoDB's core database
- Atlas and Advanced Services: Gain expertise in Atlas (fully managed cloud database service), Atlas Stream Processing, Atlas Data Lake, Atlas Full-Text Search, Atlas Vector Search, and Charts
- Relational Migrator: Learn to migrate from relational databases seamlessly
Market-Relevant Technologies:
- Hyperscaler Ecosystem: Gain expertise in designing complex systems utilizing cloud services on hyperscaler platforms
- Complementary Technologies: Enhance your skills with partner and complementary technologies such as Apache Kafka and Kubernetes
Modern Architecture Design:
- Design Patterns and Methodologies: Embrace best practices in microservices, DevOps, cloud, and security
- Cutting Edge RAG and AI Architectures: Help customers on their generative AI journeys and working with industry leading partners in the space
Sales Techniques and Soft Skills:
- Effective Communication: Master presentations, demonstrations, and whiteboarding
- Client Interaction: Develop strategies for discovery and objection handling
Industry Insights:
- Diverse Market Verticals: Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of interesting use cases across various industries
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. Learn more about what it's like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
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.
Req ID: 1273394170
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for passionate technologists to join our Pre-Sales organization to ensure that our growth is grounded and guided by strong technical alignment with our platform and the needs of our customers.
MongoDB Pre-Sales Solution Architects are responsible for guiding our customers and users to design and build reliable, scalable systems using our data platform. Our team is made up of seasoned technical sales professionals, software architects, entrepreneurs, and developers who take direct responsibility for customer success, including the design of their software, deployment, and operations. You'll work closely with our sales executives, helping customers solve business problems by leveraging our solutions, playing a key role in winning deals and driving the business forward. You'll be a trusted advisor to a wide range of users from startups to the world's largest enterprise IT organizations.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in San Francisco for our hybrid working model.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre-sales with enterprise software
- Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity
- Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on-prem
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers to review complex architecture of existing applications, providing guidance on how to improve by leveraging technology
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership
- Ability to strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi-threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan
- The ability to travel up to 25%
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers
- Experience with database programming and data models
- Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects
- Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks
- Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/ Command of the Message
- A MongoDB Certification
- A Cloud Provider Certification
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will work on complex opportunities where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will:
- Design and Architect: Design scalable and performant applications, systems and infrastructure for large software projects leveraging MongoDB
- Customer Advising and Value Articulation: Guide customers on architecture patterns and optimisation strategies for MongoDB, while clearly communicating its business value to the relevant stakeholders
- Sales Partnership: Collaborate with the sales team to drive account success through account planning, opportunity prioritization/qualification and pipeline generation strategy, while taking ownership of the technical aspects (including but not limited to technical discovery, demos, proof of value, presentations, sizing and documentation)
- Demand Generation: Proactively generate demand within the sales territory through self-driven technical initiatives, participation in events such as industry trade shows and account-based marketing events
- Customer Success: Foster strong customer relationships, build champions and ensure customer success and satisfaction
- Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve MongoDB solutions and processes (e.g. by relaying field feedback to the product team), as well as proactively mentor other Solutions Consulting team members
- Personal Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of MongoDB product suite as well as industry trends
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
MongoDB Product Suite Mastery:
- Core Database Server: Master the fundamentals and advanced features of MongoDB's core database
- Atlas and Advanced Services: Gain expertise in Atlas (fully managed cloud database service), Atlas Stream Processing, Atlas Data Lake, Atlas Full-Text Search, Atlas Vector Search, and Charts
- Relational Migrator: Learn to migrate from relational databases seamlessly
Market-Relevant Technologies:
- Hyperscaler Ecosystem: Gain expertise in designing complex systems utilizing cloud services on hyperscaler platforms
- Complementary Technologies: Enhance your skills with partner and complementary technologies such as Apache Kafka and Kubernetes
Modern Architecture Design:
- Design Patterns and Methodologies: Embrace best practices in microservices, DevOps, cloud, and security
- Cutting Edge RAG and AI Architectures: Help customers on their generative AI journeys and working with industry leading partners in the space
Sales Techniques and Soft Skills:
- Effective Communication: Master presentations, demonstrations, and whiteboarding
- Client Interaction: Develop strategies for discovery and objection handling
Industry Insights:
- Diverse Market Verticals: Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of interesting use cases across various industries
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. Learn more about what it's like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
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.
Req ID: 1273394170
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Solution Engineer Jobs at MongoDB
Build a demo-ready technical portfolio first
MongoDB Solution Engineers are evaluated on live technical presentations, not just resumes. Before applying, build and document projects using MongoDB Atlas or Aggregation Framework so you can walk through architecture decisions in a whiteboard interview.
Target roles in MongoDB's enterprise segments
MongoDB hires Solution Engineers aligned to specific verticals like financial services, healthcare, and public sector. Applications tied to an industry vertical where you have prior customer-facing experience move faster through recruiter screens than generalist submissions.
Confirm your visa category before the offer stage
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT among others. Knowing which category fits your nationality and degree before offer negotiation prevents delays. TN and E-3 can start without lottery eligibility, which matters if you're on a tight timeline.
Time your OPT application around MongoDB's hiring cycles
If you're on F-1 OPT, USCIS recommends filing your EAD at least 90 days before your program end date. MongoDB's enterprise sales cycles mean Solution Engineer headcount often opens in Q1 and Q3, so align your OPT activation window accordingly.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active Solution Engineer openings
MongoDB posts Solution Engineer roles across multiple regions and experience levels simultaneously. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for MongoDB's sponsored positions so you're applying to openings where visa support is already confirmed, not assumed.
Prepare your LCA documentation before your start date
For H-1B and E-3 hires, MongoDB's legal team files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your prevailing wage before sponsorship proceeds. Understanding that your offered salary must meet DOL wage levels for your work location helps you negotiate accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MongoDB sponsor H-1B visas for Solution Engineers?
Yes, MongoDB sponsors H-1B visas for Solution Engineer roles. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual lottery, timing matters. If you're already in H-1B status with a previous employer, MongoDB can file an H-1B transfer without waiting for a new cap slot, which significantly reduces your timeline risk.
How do I apply for Solution Engineer jobs at MongoDB?
Applications go through MongoDB's careers page, but roles open and close quickly. Migrate Mate aggregates MongoDB's active Solution Engineer postings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, so you can identify the right opening before it fills. Tailor your application to the specific vertical or region listed, since MongoDB's recruiting teams are organized by segment.
Which visa types does MongoDB commonly use for Solution Engineer hires?
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, EB-2, EB-3, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Solution Engineer positions. Australian nationals often use the E-3 visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under USMCA, which can be processed at the border or a port of entry without USCIS adjudication.
What qualifications does MongoDB expect for sponsored Solution Engineer roles?
MongoDB typically looks for a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, combined with customer-facing or pre-sales experience. Practical fluency with NoSQL or distributed database systems strengthens your candidacy. For specialty occupation visa purposes, the degree requirement in a directly related field is what anchors the H-1B petition, so vague degree-to-role alignment can create filing complications.
How do I understand the timeline from offer to work authorization at MongoDB?
Timeline depends on your visa category. E-3 and TN can be processed in weeks. H-1B transfers for existing holders typically take one to three months without premium processing. New H-1B cap cases are tied to the April lottery and an October 1 start date. MongoDB's legal and HR teams initiate sponsorship after offer acceptance, so clarify your visa type and current status during the offer conversation, not after.