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# Senior Python Engineer at MongoDB

- **Company:** MongoDB
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $126k–$248k
- **Posted:** 2026-03-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://www.mongodb.com/careers/job/?gh_jid=7742875

## Job description

Our Database Experience (DBX) Team

A great MongoDB experience starts with great tools.

The Database Experience team builds the libraries and tools that developers use day-to-day working with MongoDB. Our mission is to increase developer adoption, satisfaction and retention by providing a reliable, enjoyable interface for developers and other end-users.

Our senior engineers are typically specialists in a particular programming language, but are capable of contributing to projects in other languages as well.

For this role, we're looking for someone who will enjoy designing, writing, and supporting open source libraries for the Python ecosystem developers that use MongoDB. This is an opportunity to make a major impact at MongoDB as Python is one of the most popular runtimes for MongoDB users, and our driver has over 3 million daily pypi downloads.

You might be right for this role if you...

- Have substantial experience writing high-quality software in Python
- Have extensive knowledge in Python tools and frameworks, scientific python and web development frameworks
- Have practical experience with AI/ML frameworks and technologies in Python, including large language models and agentic tools are a plus
- Have an interest in learning and staying up-to-date with Python ecosystem trends and best practices and incorporating them into your work
- Can make pragmatic design decisions, balancing tradeoffs such as usability, maintainability and delivery time
- Want to, or already do, participate in open source software development and communities, both online via e.g. GitHub and optionally through conferences and speaking engagements
- Communicate well, internally and externally, both verbally and in writing
- Enjoy collaborating with teammates, and mentoring junior engineers and interns
- Are self-motivated, organized, and have strong time management skills

You'll be on the team responsible for...

- Developing and supporting the MongoDB Python drivers and subsidiary libraries ([PyMongo](https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-python-driver), [Django MongoDB Backend](https://github.com/mongodb-labs/django-mongodb), [PyMongoArrow](https://github.com/mongodb-labs/mongo-arrow), [LangChain MongoDB](https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain-mongodb)) and related software, collaborating with peers in our distributed world-wide engineering team
- Writing and maintaining open source [specifications](https://github.com/mongodb/specifications) defining common behavior and APIs shared across all of our drivers
- Investigating bugs and support requests from commercial customers, open source users, and internal users for the libraries our team maintains
- Working with our Product and Server teams on designs and specifications for new user-facing MongoDB features

Success in this role means...

- Within one month, you will understand the high-level architecture of the drivers and how MongoDB works, and will have completed a few small bug fixes and/or feature tickets
- Within three months, you will be contributing effectively day-to-day, fixing bugs, implementing features, investigating and responding to open source user and customer issues, and reviewing your peers' code
- Within six months, you'll have implemented major, planned new features, contributed to our common driver specifications, shipped a major feature in an open source library, and will be collaborating with the Product team to help craft our roadmap
- Within twelve months, you'll have significantly improved the quality, performance and maintainability of our codebase, and will be taking the lead in designing and specifying major new features

## 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,](https://www.mongodb.com/company) 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](https://www.mongodb.com/company/blog/culture/employee-benefits-that-make-a-difference-at-mongodb), 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](https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture), 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.

Req ID: 1273396098 MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $126,000—$248,000 USD

## About MongoDB

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MongoDB provides a modern, multi-cloud data platform that enables organizations to build, deploy, and run data-intensive applications at scale.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: MDB)
- **Headquarters**: New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2007 (as 10gen; renamed MongoDB in 2013)
- **Founders**: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, Kevin Ryan

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Database software and data platform (document-oriented NoSQL, multi-cloud, AI‑ready)
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises, SMBs, and individual developers; also B2C via embedded applications
- **Mission**: “Unleash the power of software and data” [[mongodb.com/company](https://www.mongodb.com/company?jmp=footer)]

## Products & Services
- **MongoDB Atlas** – Fully managed, multi-cloud database service (AWS, Azure, GCP) with built‑in analytics, serverless, and vector search capabilities. [[mongodb.com](https://www.mongodb.com/)]
- **MongoDB Enterprise Advanced** – Self‑managed database for on‑premises or private cloud deployments, with enterprise‑grade security and support.
- **MongoDB Community Server** – Free, open‑source document database for development and small‑scale production.
- **MongoDB Atlas Search & Vector Search** – Integrated search and AI‑driven vector capabilities on the same data platform.
- **MongoDB Realm / Device Sync** (legacy) – Mobile and edge data synchronization (superseded by Atlas Device SDKs).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available from provided sources (publicly traded; refer to stock exchange data).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – reported in SEC filings (10‑K for fiscal year ended January 31, 2025) [[investors.mongodb.com](https://investors.mongodb.com/static-files/2e35ada9-36d6-4ea2-a03a-bbba3b559770)].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 1,000+ technology and service partners; over 67,000 customers across industries [[mongodb.com/company](https://www.mongodb.com/company?jmp=footer)].
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 5,550 total employees (as of mid‑2026) [[builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/mongodb/faq/culture-values)]
  - 175,000+ builders (developers) joining the platform every month [[mongodb.com/company](https://www.mongodb.com/company?jmp=footer)]
  - Named “Best Place to Work in 2026” by Built In (Large Companies) [[builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/mongodb/faq/culture-values)]
  - Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems (4th consecutive year) [[mongodb.com/company](https://www.mongodb.com/company?jmp=footer)]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Document model flexibility** – Schema‑less design allows rapid iteration and handling of diverse data types.
- **Multi‑cloud native** – Same developer experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP, reducing lock‑in.
- **Developer‑centric ecosystem** – Rich drivers, tools (Compass, Shell, VS Code extension), and a large community.
- **AI‑ready platform** – Native vector search and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) capabilities for generative AI workloads.
- **Strong partner & customer base** – Thousands of partners and a massive installed base (67k+ customers) create network effects.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and vector workloads** – Deepening support for AI/ML use cases (vector search, RAG, Atlas for generative AI).
- **Hybrid and flexible work** – Offering in‑office, flexible (1–2 days per week), fully remote, and customer‑facing remote models to attract top talent [[mongodb.com/company/careers](https://www.mongodb.com/company/careers)].
- **Sustainability** – Reducing waste and carbon footprint (e.g., 58% waste reduction in FY24, 100% LED office lighting) [[mongodb.com/company](https://www.mongodb.com/company?jmp=footer)].
- **Developer education & ecosystem growth** – Expanding free tier, certifications, and community programs to drive platform adoption.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Guided by principles like “Build Together,” “Make it Matter,” “Own What You Do,” and “Be Intellectually Honest” [[mongodb.com/company/careers](https://www.mongodb.com/company/careers)].
- **Inclusion**: Active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs and Employee Resource Groups (e.g., Veterans ERG) [[mongodb.com/company/careers](https://www.mongodb.com/company/careers)].
- **Flexible work models**: Options for in‑office, flexible hybrid, fully remote, and customer‑facing remote; 14 offices globally [[builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/mongodb/faq/culture-values)].
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, plus benefits across four pillars – physical, emotional, financial, and family & community [[mongodb.com/company/careers](https://www.mongodb.com/company/careers)].
- **Career growth**: Leadership development programs, mentorship for students/graduates, and a “think big, go far” ethos.

## Sources
1. [MongoDB Careers Page](https://www.mongodb.com/company/careers)
2. [MongoDB About Page](https://www.mongodb.com/company?jmp=footer)
3. [MongoDB Homepage](https://www.mongodb.com/)
4. [MongoDB 10‑K (March 2025)](https://investors.mongodb.com/static-files/2e35ada9-36d6-4ea2-a03a-bbba3b559770)
5. [MongoDB Culture on Built In](https://builtin.com/company/mongodb/faq/culture-values)

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