Senior Software Engineer (MongoDB)

Percona is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Open-Source Software Development team, focusing on MongoDB tools and related components. This is a remote position at a globally distributed company that specializes in open-source database solutions. The role involves developing new products, features, and bug fixes for Percona Server for MongoDB, while working closely with a distributed team.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Go programming, distributed systems, and database technologies, particularly MongoDB. They'll need at least 3 years of experience and should be comfortable with both technical development and community engagement. The position requires excellent communication skills as you'll be working remotely with team members across different time zones.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing database tools, participating in code reviews, engaging with the open-source community, and mentoring junior developers. The role offers significant technical challenges in handling large-scale distributed database systems, optimization, and performance tuning.

Percona offers an attractive benefits package including flexible work hours, remote work options, career development funds, equity participation, and various paid time off programs. The company culture strongly emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth, with dedicated time for deep work and learning new technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who is passionate about open-source technology, enjoys working with distributed systems, and wants to make a significant impact in the database technology space. The position offers the freedom to solve complex problems while contributing to meaningful open-source projects used by developers worldwide.