The Platforms XV Team works on a variety of projects to that end, and involves deep dives into distributed MongoDB systems (sharding, optimizing query surface area, data architecture), the MongoDB Cloud backend (a large, horizontally-scaled Java deployment), and some additional work in Go. We're looking for someone who Is curious, collaborative, and intellectually honest Has written backend systems in a compiled language (Java, C#, Go, etc.) Has experience with the design and architecture of modern, scalable backend systems Would enjoy chasing down difficult problems in a distributed environment Always strives to expand their knowledge Responsibilities Collaborate with and learn from team members about best practices and core concepts Work closely with other Cloud engineering teams to deliver quality software Write preformant, multithreaded, scalable code in Java and Go Dive deep into the internals of large, distributed MongoDB deployments, and how to optimally collaborate with them Maintain a balance between delivering software, and performing research and development Own our core values and adhere to them in your work Success Measures A Senior Software Engineer will be successful in this role when they Are open, honest and willing to contribute and collaborate with others Build domain knowledge of our systems and use that knowledge to diagnose issues and teach others Develop and lead software projects that help our users maintain and understand their MongoDB deployments Are willing to learn and contribute to all parts of the stack Represent Engineering while working with Product and Design Solve problems with context in mind, balancing the needs of their team with the desire to get to the bottom of issues Mentor and guide junior engineers as they build experience To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, were committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what its like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world