Lead Engineer

MongoDB is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Cloud Observability Team in New York City. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building systems that monitor customer MongoDB deployments' performance and health. The position offers an opportunity to work with a globally recognized database company that powers over 175,000 new developers monthly.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers while actively contributing to system development, providing both technical and people management leadership. They'll be responsible for creating tools that deliver diagnostic metrics and valuable insights like schema and index suggestions, ensuring customers maximize their MongoDB experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the database and cloud infrastructure space. The role offers competitive compensation ($137,000 - $270,000) and comprehensive benefits, including equity, parental leave, and health coverage. MongoDB's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being makes it an attractive workplace for professional growth.

The hybrid working model in New York City provides flexibility while maintaining team collaboration. The position requires 5+ years of software development experience and 2+ years of team management, making it perfect for senior engineers ready to step into a leadership role while maintaining technical involvement.