Staff Software Engineer, Networking & Observability at MongoDB

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned systems expert with at least 10 years of experience in distributed systems. You’ll be working "at the bottom of the stack," writing production-level C++ to optimize the core networking and observability layers of a global database. The ideal candidate has a deep fascination with computer architecture and internals, enjoying the challenge of building low-overhead, high-performance components. The compensation range is exceptionally broad (up to $297k base), and the role offers ultimate flexibility with a "work from anywhere in North America" policy. You’ll join a small, specialized team of six, providing a rare balance of high-level influence over a major open-source project and a collaborative, remote-first culture that prioritizes mentorship and rigorous code quality. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Are a C++ expert who thrives on performance tuning and low-latency networking. * Have a decade of experience navigating the complexities of large-scale distributed systems. * Want to integrate modern observability standards like OpenTelemetry into core database architecture. * Enjoy mentoring junior engineers and managing the trade-offs of complex project costs.