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 engineering 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 using Apache Kafka and Debezium CDC.

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 scalable orchestration layers that seamlessly integrate advanced AI capabilities with enterprise-grade data migration. This is your chance to solve complex customer challenges at the intersection of NoSQL innovation, streaming systems, and AI-driven development.

Based remotely across California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, you'll collaborate with AI researchers, product managers, and elite engineers to deliver products that accelerate digital transformation worldwide.

Key Responsibilities at MongoDB

• Architect and implement high-performance data migration engines that synchronize relational data (Postgres, MySQL) to MongoDB in real-time using Kafka and Debezium.
• Develop generative AI-powered code generation tools that automatically create MongoDB-optimized application code from legacy schemas.
• Design sophisticated orchestration layers that integrate AI models with data migration workflows for seamless customer experiences.
• Optimize algorithms, data structures, and database interactions to handle massive-scale data flows with minimal latency.
• Build robust backend services using Java/Spring Boot that ensure 99.99% reliability in distributed environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, AI researchers, and frontend teams (React) to deliver end-to-end features.
• Lead code reviews, author technical design documents, and drive CI/CD best practices for production excellence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues in streaming data pipelines and NoSQL integrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to MongoDB's open-source ecosystem.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in systems engineering and data-intensive applications:

• 6+ years building backend systems, distributed platforms, or core infrastructure.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java (or Rust/C++/Python) with proven systems programming, memory management, and performance optimization experience.
• Deep hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Debezium CDC, and streaming data architectures.
• Strong relational database expertise including data modeling with Postgres or MySQL.
• Solid computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, time/space complexity analysis.
• Bonus: Cloud-native experience (Kubernetes), NoSQL familiarity, React/JavaScript, open-source contributions.
• Excellent communication skills and passion for learning cutting-edge technologies.

Within your first 3 months, you'll master MongoDB's aggregation language, Java/Spring Boot stack, and contribute to code reviews. By 6 months, deliver enterprise-scale features. By 12 months, own complex initiatives independently.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive total compensation package including base salary $165,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience/location), equity, and comprehensive benefits:

• Competitive Equity in MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB)
• Wellness Programs with mental health support and gym reimbursements
• MongoDB University - free certification and learning paths
• Global Family Leave for all parents
• 401(k) matching, ESPP, unlimited PTO
• Medical/dental/vision with low premiums
• Annual learning stipend + home office setup
• Volunteer time off and community programs

Why Join MongoDB?

MongoDB powers the world's most innovative companies with the leading modern developer data platform. Join us to:

• Work on generative AI + NoSQL at the forefront of technology.
• Impact millions through tools that modernize enterprise data ecosystems.
• Grow with a high-growth public company (NASDAQ: MDB).
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers.
• Enjoy unparalleled learning opportunities via MongoDB University.

Our remote-first culture across 8 Western states offers flexibility while connecting you to MongoDB's global innovation hub.

How to Apply

Ready to transform data migration with MongoDB? Apply now for the Senior Software Engineer, Data Migration & Code Generation role. Submit your resume highlighting Java, Kafka, Debezium, and distributed systems experience. We're hiring fast - don't miss your chance to join the MongoDB revolution!