Staff Software Engineer, Data Migration

As a Staff Software Engineer at MongoDB, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and optimizing the underlying data structures, algorithms, and database interactions that power the generative AI platform and code generation tools. Your responsibilities will include: - Executing a comprehensive code modernization strategy aligning transitioned code with cutting-edge practices - Designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance data structures and algorithms for core components of the generative AI orchestration platform - Collaborating with AI researchers and machine learning engineers to understand data needs - Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and architectural challenges within data flow and orchestration - Contributing to platform features like data versioning, efficient data retrieval, and ensuring data integrity for AI-generated code and related metadata - Empowering the engineering team with thought leadership on emerging technologies and best practices - Engaging with product leaders and senior management to align technical solutions with business strategies - Mentoring and guiding junior and senior engineers on best practices in data structures, algorithms, and database design - Participating in code reviews, design discussions, and contributing to the technical direction of the team - Developing robust and efficient backend services that orchestrate AI functionalities Qualifications required for this role: - 8+ years of engineering experience in backend systems, distributed systems, or core platform development - Deep expertise in data structures and algorithms - Deep understanding of SQL (preferably Oracle) and proficiency in Java and one or several of Rust, C/C++, and/or Python - Previous experience in a comprehensive code modernization strategy - Hands-on experience with sophisticated text processing engines like ANTLR - Hands-on experience in AST and control flow graph analysis - Comprehensive knowledge of compiler design, code parsing, or related disciplines - Familiarity with core concepts such as lexical analysis and syntax analysis - Actively engages in emerging trends and research relevant to product features - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Success Measures: Within the first three months, you will have: - Familiarized yourself with the MongoDB database and aggregation language - Familiarized yourself with the problem space and domain - Set up software development infrastructure to enable development using relevant tech stacks - Started collaborating with your peers and contributed to code reviews Within six months, you will have: - Worked on and delivered a large-scale code analysis feature in the product - Contributed to and helped deliver releases of the product - Reviewed and contributed to scope and technical design documents Within 12 months, you will have: - Delivered large-scale features across the entire tech stack - Helped recruit and interview new team members - Collaborated with other teams at MongoDB If you are looking to work in a supportive and enriching culture that values employee wellbeing and personal growth, MongoDB is the place for you. Join us in making an impact on the world.,