Role Overview

Join MongoDB as a Senior Staff Engineer in Gurugram, Haryana, and lead the charge in building cutting-edge AI platforms powered by the world's leading NoSQL database. MongoDB, the modern developer data platform, is rapidly expanding its footprint among innovative enterprises worldwide. This hybrid role offers you the chance to provide technical direction, architect distributed systems, and implement core components of a groundbreaking platform designed to simplify AI application development with MongoDB.

As part of our Gurugram Products & Technology team, you'll tackle high-visibility projects that boost performance, scalability, and reliability for distributed systems infrastructure. MongoDB's engineering culture emphasizes intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and high-quality software. We're seeking top talent based in Gurugram, with flexibility for Bengaluru candidates, to drive the next era of AI innovation.

Key Responsibilities at MongoDB

• Work closely with research, product management, engineering, and design teams to define the platform's first version and future roadmap.
• Design, build, and deliver well-tested core pieces of the MongoDB AI platform in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Shape system architecture, conduct code reviews, and establish best development practices as teams scale.
• Mentor fellow engineers while assuming full ownership of complex, high-impact projects.
• Lead technical direction for deploying AI applications at scale using MongoDB's distributed systems.
• Enhance platform performance, scalability, and reliability through innovative engineering solutions.
• Identify problems in distributed systems and implement robust, scalable solutions.
• Contribute to developer experience improvements and maintain large, long-lived codebases.
• Collaborate across MongoDB's global teams to deliver enterprise-grade AI capabilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15+ years of experience building distributed systems, foundational cloud services, with proficiency in Python, Go, and Java.
• Strong expertise in high-scale compute and data distributed systems engineering.
• Proven track record in designing, writing, testing, debugging, and performance tuning concurrent software systems.
• Experience leading 15-20 person projects involving distributed infrastructure from concept to production.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in distributed systems or databases.
• Excellent technical communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Bonus: Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and AI frameworks/tools.

Be a force multiplier in MongoDB's software development process, enabling teams to ship world-class products through leadership and hands-on contributions.

Salary & Benefits

MongoDB offers competitive compensation for Senior Staff Engineer roles, reflecting our commitment to attracting top global talent. While exact figures vary by experience, expect a realistic market range aligned with industry standards for distributed systems experts in India.

• Competitive Equity Packages to share in MongoDB's growth.
• MongoDB University for continuous learning in NoSQL, cloud, and AI.
• Global Family Leave and generous parental policies.
• Wellness Programs including mental health support.
• Fertility Assistance and comprehensive family benefits.
• Employee Affinity Groups for inclusive community building.
• Hybrid work model in Gurugram with flexibility.
• Professional growth opportunities worldwide.

Why Join MongoDB?

MongoDB is built for change, powering the AI era with our unified, cloud-native database platform—MongoDB Atlas, available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Serving nearly 60,000 customers including 75% of Fortune 100, we're at the forefront of modernizing legacy workloads and unleashing AI innovation.

Our Leadership Commitment guides us to prioritize collaboration, innovation, and employee wellbeing. From affinity groups to fertility support, we invest in your professional and personal journey. Join a culture that values honesty, curiosity, and building together—and help power the next generation of software with MongoDB's NoSQL supremacy.

With offices worldwide and a hybrid model in Gurugram, this is your chance to work on AI-native applications using the most widely adopted globally distributed database.

How to Apply

Ready to elevate your career with MongoDB? Apply now for the Senior Staff Engineer position in Gurugram. Submit your resume highlighting your distributed systems expertise, MongoDB experience, and leadership in scalable AI platforms. We're moving fast—don't miss your opportunity to join the team redefining databases for the AI era!

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