Senior Software Engineer, Data Migration & Code Generation at MongoDB

Role Overview

MongoDB, the modern developer data platform, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Data Migration & Code Generation to join our world-class North America team. We're building revolutionary tooling that empowers customers to modernize legacy applications and migrate data from relational databases to MongoDB in real-time. As companies embrace the flexibility and scalability of MongoDB's document model, our code generation and data migration tools become mission-critical for schema modeling, AI-powered code generation, initial data loads, and continuous synchronization.

In this high-impact role, you'll design and optimize the core data structures, algorithms, and database interactions powering our generative AI platform. Using a modern stack including Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Debezium, and React, you'll create sophisticated orchestration layers that seamlessly integrate advanced AI capabilities with enterprise-grade data migration. This is your chance to solve complex customer challenges at scale while working with top AI researchers, product managers, and engineers.

Key Responsibilities at MongoDB

• Architect and implement scalable backend services for real-time data migration from SQL to MongoDB
• Develop generative AI-powered code generation tools for application modernization
• Build high-performance streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka and Debezium CDC
• Optimize data flow orchestration and integration points across distributed systems
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate cutting-edge models into migration workflows
• Lead code reviews, technical design, and performance bottleneck resolution
• Deliver end-to-end features spanning Java backend, React frontend, and MongoDB core
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and production reliability
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in cross-functional MongoDB initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in systems engineering and data platforms:

• 6+ years building backend systems, distributed platforms, or data-intensive applications
• Expertise in Java ecosystem (Spring Boot preferred) with systems programming (Rust/C++/Python welcome)
• Proven experience with Apache Kafka streaming and Debezium CDC for real-time replication
• Strong relational database experience (Postgres/MySQL) and SQL optimization skills
• Solid computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, Big O complexity
• Bonus: React/JavaScript, Kubernetes, NoSQL trade-offs, open-source contributions

Success timeline: Within 3 months, master MongoDB aggregation and Java/Kafka stack. By 6 months, ship large-scale features. By 12 months, own complex initiatives independently.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary $165,000-$225,000 USD (location-adjusted), equity, and comprehensive benefits. MongoDB offers:

• Competitive Equity and Stock Options package
• Unlimited PTO and Global Family Leave
• MongoDB University certifications and learning stipends
• Wellness programs, 401(k) matching, medical coverage
• Remote-first culture with home office allowance

Why Join MongoDB?

MongoDB powers the world's most innovative applications with our document database and Atlas cloud platform. Join 40,000+ customers including Adobe, Verizon, and Cisco who trust MongoDB for mission-critical workloads. Work on bleeding-edge AI + database technology that defines enterprise modernization.

Our Vancouver and Calgary teams collaborate with global engineering leaders. Enjoy a culture of curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning with direct impact on millions of developers worldwide.

How to Apply

Ready to transform data migration with MongoDB? Apply now for Senior Software Engineer, Data Migration & Code Generation. Submit your resume highlighting Java, Kafka, and data migration experience. Join us in building the future of application modernization!