Lead, Engineering

Join to apply for the Lead, Engineering role at MongoDB . We have tons of interesting problems to solve with direct impact on users for transactional, time‑series, and analytical workloads. As we grow, we need engineering managers to help us structure the organization, improve technical processes, provide career mentorship, guide the product roadmap, and manage projects. Candidate Profile Experience building production‑level code with a large user base, robust design structure, and rigorous code quality Degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture Proficient in C++ or a similar programming language Experience managing small engineering teams Passionate about running teams, mentorship, and coaching Position Expectations Manage a team of software engineers, ensuring their success, aiding career growth, and facilitating technical work Make coding contributions to the team’s projects as needed Provide feedback on architecture and design of new features Ensure the team runs smoothly by eliminating technical barriers, coordinating dependencies, and focusing on overall happiness Contribute to planning for organizational growth, including resource allocation, hiring plans, and project assignments Set team culture by example Estimate delivery timelines and communicate well with upper management Success Measures In three months Meet regularly with all team members and learn their interests, strengths, and areas for development Contribute to a project slated for the next major version of the MongoDB server and fix bugs in a minor version of our latest stable release series In six months Participate in code and design reviews for new features Identify skillset gaps in team execution and help fill them Work with each member to develop a growth plan tailored to their career goals In twelve months Team establishes a track record of delivering new features Have a clear understanding of the longer‑term roadmap and have integrated a plan to accomplish it with your team Have established your role as a leader in the organization such that team members naturally go to you for guidance 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 nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI‑native startups—MongoDB powers the next era of software. We are committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone, with employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, a generous parental leave policy, and more. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB and help us make an impact on the world. Compensation and Benefits MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in Canada is: $162,000—$225,000 CAD . 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, registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer match, mental health counseling, backup child and elder care, and health, dental, and vision benefits. The base salary range and benefits listed above are only applicable to candidates based in Canada. Eligibility and Diversity 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 is an equal‑opportunity employer. Req. ID: Employment type: Full‑time | Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr