Principal Software Engineer, Search

MongoDB is hiring a Principal Software Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Software Engineer, Search, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. MongoDB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)