[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Replicated Storage Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MongoDB is building its next-generation cloud storage and replication platform within the Replicated Storage Services team. The Senior Software Engineer will develop innovative data replication solutions, handle escalations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve MongoDB's core features and performance.ResponsibilitiesDevelop novel data replication solutions based on the Raft consensus protocol for ensuring automatic failover and zero-downtime of user applicationsHandle distributed systems related customer escalations from Technical Support teamWrite production-ready database code in C++Write unit tests and integration tests in C++, Javascript, and Python to demonstrate application correctnessDiagnose test failures, identify bugs in existing code, and fix themInvestigate the performance impact of code changes that may cause software performance regressionsInterview candidates for software engineering positionsDevelop and maintain expertise on cutting edge database and distributed systems research from industry and academiaHandle (or lead the effort to handle) time-sensitive customer escalationsLead development and project management of large, cross-team projectsCollaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams across the company to jointly work on large initiativesAdvise Product Management on engineering complexity and inter-project dependenciesCollaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to define product roadmapsSkillsMinimum 5 years of experience in programming, debugging, and performance tuning distributed and/or highly concurrent C/C++ software systemsStrong systems fundamentals, including multi-threaded programming and performance profilingFamiliarity with distributed systems such as consensus protocols, data replication, distributed transactions, and fault toleranceFamiliarity with database internals or building core components for data processing systemsExcellent verbal and written technical communication skills and a desire to collaborate with colleagues and mentor junior engineers and internsExcellent time management skills and the ability to make realistic assessments of project complexityPassion for learning new things in the domains of computer science and software engineeringExperience in C++ is preferable, but not requiredBenefitsEquityParticipation in the employee stock purchase programFlexible paid time off20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leaveFertility and adoption assistance401(k) planMental health counselingAccess to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverageHealth benefits offeringsCompany OverviewMongoDB is a global database software company offering NoSQL, cloud database, and AI-ready data platform. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.mongodb.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMongoDB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2026, 153 in 2025, 149 in 2024, 133 in 2023, 79 in 2022, 51 in 2021, 30 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.