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Staff Engineer, APIx

MongoDB provides a developer data platform that enables organizations to build, scale, and run modern applications globally through MongoDB Atlas.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Job Description

MongoDB is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead their APIx team within Atlas Data Services. This role focuses on crafting and evolving the API platform that serves as the backbone for enterprise customer interactions and internal operations. The position combines platform architecture, developer experience, and API governance, requiring expertise in building scalable, standards-compliant APIs.

The role involves leading the technical direction for API development, ensuring security, reliability, and ease of use. You'll work with various teams to implement modern authentication standards, enable declarative tooling integration, and establish best practices for API design and documentation. The position offers significant influence over engineering standards and culture in a growing global team.

MongoDB offers a supportive culture with emphasis on personal growth, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits. The company's mission centers on empowering innovators through their developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, which serves over 175,000 new developers monthly and is trusted by major organizations like Samsung and Toyota.

Working in Dublin under a hybrid model, you'll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and inclusive practices. The role provides opportunities for significant technical impact while shaping the future of MongoDB's API infrastructure. Success metrics include shipping production code, building strong team relationships, and becoming a technical expert within the first year.

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Responsibilities For Staff Engineer, APIx

  • Shape the platform strategy in alignment with company and product goals
  • Evolve the API platform that powers customer-facing functionality across Atlas
  • Ensure integration with modern auth standards (OAuth2, OIDC)
  • Collaborate with internal teams on platform engineering needs
  • Enable development of declarative tools like Terraform and Pulumi
  • Establish and evangelize API best practices across engineering teams
  • Act as a technical mentor and leader
  • Foster an inclusive work environment

Requirements For Staff Engineer, APIx

MongoDB
  • Experience in technical leadership
  • Proven expertise building production API platforms at scale
  • Strong background in API lifecycle management, OpenAPI/Swagger
  • Track record of delivering backwards-compatible APIs
  • Strong communication skills
  • Approachable, curious, and intellectually honest

Benefits For Staff Engineer, APIx

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Generous compensation package
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible working options
  • Educational allowance and learning opportunities
  • Parental leave policy
  • Fertility assistance
  • Employee affinity groups

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