Senior Software Engineer Job at MongoDB in Baltimore

Overview We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Cloud Core Alerts Platform team, building scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available systems that process millions of events and alerts in real time. Responsibilities Design and build distributed systems that process millions of events per second with high availability and low latency Lead end-to-end projects from design to production, ensuring scalability, observability, and operational excellence Evolve our streaming alerting and eventing platforms, improving reliability, throughput, and developer experience Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate alerting, event, and communication services into the broader customer observability ecosystem Develop secure, multi-tenant integrations with third-party providers, handling sensitive customer credentials safely Champion best practices in distributed systems design, including resilience, scalability, and fault tolerance Mentor and guide other engineers, sharing expertise on distributed architectures and streaming technologies Who you are Experienced in distributed systems, with at least 6+ years of backend engineering experience (Java, Go, or similar) Skilled in streaming data pipelines, ideally with Apache Flink, Kafka, or Kinesis Familiar with service-oriented architectures (SOA) and inter-service communication using gRPC or REST Strong understanding of AWS (or other hyperscalers), cloud networking, and infrastructure-as-code patterns Knowledgeable in encryption, authentication, and secure data handling for multi-tenant SaaS systems Comfortable working in high-scale environments with millions of events and alerts per day A strong communicator, collaborator, and a problem solver Technologies we use Languages & Frameworks: Java Streaming & Messaging: Apache Flink, Amazon Kinesis, Kafka Service Frameworks: gRPC, Protobuf, REST Datastores: MongoDB, S3 Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform Why Join Us? Work on scalable distributed systems that directly impact thousands of global customers Be part of a team modernizing and evolving core observability services for MongoDB Atlas Collaborate with world-class engineers and leaders driving innovation in real-time alerting and event processing Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re 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 it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world! MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Note: The base salary range for this role and related benefits information may vary by location and is described where applicable in company disclosures. This description does not guarantee compensation and is subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr