MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.
MongoDB is seeking an experienced Staff Product Manager to drive the vision and execution of our core database capabilities, with a focus on enterprise-grade availability, reliability, and operational excellence. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of MongoDB as we continue our journey to becoming the standard database platform for modern applications.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in the United States for our hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities
- Define and drive the strategic roadmap for MongoDB's core database capabilities, with particular focus on workload management, operational resilience, and enterprise-grade availability
- Lead planning and execution of major database initiatives across engineering teams, architecting solutions that meet enterprise needs while maintaining MongoDB's developer experience
- Define and implement concrete, measurable KPIs for database reliability, focusing on monitoring and performance during high-load scenarios
- Translate enterprise customer requirements into specific, actionable product improvements that reduce operational complexity
- Partner with engineering leadership to define and execute on technical strategy
- Act as the subject-matter expert for Database Reliability, helping Sales, Support, Customer Success, and Product Marketing teams address complex customer scenarios
- Produce regular artifacts and documentation to support cross-functional teams and drive execution
- Analyze market trends and competitive offerings to inform product strategy and roadmap
- Create compelling technical content to establish MongoDB's thought leadership in database reliability
Requirements
- Strong collaboration skills with highly empowered engineering teams
- Proven track record of shipping concrete solutions in complex technical environments
- Deep technical understanding of distributed systems, database internals, and enterprise architecture
- Strong analytical skills with bias for action
- Excellence in translating customer pain points into specific, measurable product improvements
- Experience creating clear technical specifications and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to break down complex technical initiatives into actionable steps
- 7+ years of product management experience with focus on databases, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure
- Experience working directly with enterprise customers on technical solutions
- Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration
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, 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, 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: 1263078850
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:
$129,000—$253,000 USD
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What We Do
The database market is massive (the IDC estimates it to be $97B+ by 2023!) and MongoDB is at the head of its disruption. The MongoDB community is transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading, modern, data platform, and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years.
Why Work With Us
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, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their journey.
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