Senior Software Engineer, Atlas Clusters
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Category
- Full-stack
What you'll be doing
Senior Software Engineer role in Dublin for MongoDB's Atlas Clusters team. Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas, lead complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and work with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Requires 6+ years' experience and expertise in distributed backend systems.
- Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas
- Contribute to and lead complex technical projects
- Work with stakeholders to build roadmap and product offerings
- Work with customers and support engineers to fix issues and participate in on-call rotation
- Collaborate with team members to develop codebase, best practices, and design principles
- Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment
Key requirements
Must-have
- At least 6 years of professional software development experience
- Skilled at writing large-scale, distributed backend systems in a compiled language (Go, Java, C#, etc.)
- Experience with at least one major cloud provider technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Led the launch of a new module and maintained it in production
- Excellent communication skills
Experience: 6+ years
Role signals
- Technical focus
- backend
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Architecture / system design
- Indicated in the listing
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
MongoDB is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Atlas Clusters Organization. The organization is responsible for building MongoDB Atlas, our database as a service offering and fastest growing product.Atlas allows users to deploy fault-tolerant, secure, globally distributed MongoDB clusters in just minutes. This includes developing software to interface with the three major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP) in order to bring security, durability, availability, and performance to all deployments of MongoDB.
We are forming a new Atlas Clusters team in the Dublin area. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Dublin and would like a hybrid or in-office working model.
What you’ll do
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Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas
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Contribute to and lead complex technical projects
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Work with stakeholders throughout MongoDB to build our roadmap and product offerings
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Work with customers and support engineers to fix issues and become part of our on-call rotation
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Collaborate with team members to develop our codebase, best practices, and design principles
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Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment according to MongoDB's Core Values
We’re looking for someone who
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Has at least6 years of professional software development experience
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Is skilled at writing large-scale, distributed backend systems in a compiled language (Go, Java, C#, etc.).
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Has experience with at least one major cloud provider technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Has led the launch of a new module and maintained it in production
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Is eager to solve tough problems
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Has excellent communication skills
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Is curious, collaborative, and motivated
Success Measures
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In 3 months, you'll have shipped code into production and collaborated with the team to solve tough problems
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In 6 months, you'll have contributed to a large project and joined our on-call rotation
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In 12 months, you'll have designed new features, led development work, and become a go-to expert on parts of the system
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
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 is an equal opportunities employer.
REQ ID: 426104
Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
You will be assessed on your ability to design and build large-scale, distributed backend systems for MongoDB Atlas, lead technical projects, collaborate across teams, and demonstrate expertise with at least one major cloud provider. Strong communication and leadership in a hybrid Dublin-based team are key.
- Distributed backend systems·High
- Cloud provider integration·High
- Technical leadership·High
- Feature design & delivery·High
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
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Your 30-minute plan
Review Distributed Systems Projects
0–10 minList and summarise your most relevant backend systems experience, focusing on scale, reliability, and technology choices.
Cloud Provider Integration
10–17 minIdentify concrete examples where you used AWS, Azure, or GCP, and note challenges and solutions.
Feature Leadership Stories
17–25 minPrepare a concise story about leading a module or feature from inception to production, including collaboration and support.
Research MongoDB Atlas
25–30 minRead about Atlas's architecture and recent updates to understand its challenges and opportunities.
Talking points
, 6 itemsDesigning Distributed Backend Systems
You will build and maintain large-scale, fault-tolerant systems powering Atlas Clusters.
Cloud Provider Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Integrating Atlas with major cloud platforms is central to the role.
Feature Development Lifecycle
You are expected to design, launch, and maintain new features and modules.
Technical Project Leadership
Leading complex projects and collaborating with stakeholders is a core responsibility.
Production Support and On-call Responsibilities
You will help resolve customer issues and participate in the on-call rotation.
Collaboration and Communication
Working with diverse teams and stakeholders is essential for roadmap and product development.
What to research
, 2 itemsDistributed Backend System Design
Expect deep questions on designing, scaling, and maintaining distributed systems, as this is central to Atlas Clusters.
Cloud Provider Technology Integration
Demonstrate hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, as Atlas relies on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow does the Atlas Clusters team collaborate with other teams across MongoDB?
Why ask this? Clarifies cross-team dynamics and communication expectations.
What are the biggest technical challenges facing the Atlas Clusters team right now?
Why ask this? Reveals current priorities and where your skills can add value.
Which cloud provider features are most critical for Atlas Clusters, and how do you stay updated on changes?
Why ask this? Shows how the team manages evolving cloud technologies.
What does success look like in the first 6-12 months for this role?
Why ask this? Clarifies performance expectations and growth opportunities.
How is on-call rotation structured, and what support is available during incidents?
Why ask this? Helps you understand operational responsibilities and team support.
How does the team share and evolve best practices for backend development?
Why ask this? Highlights the team's approach to technical excellence and learning.
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