Software Engineer, Code Generation

MongoDB is bolstering its hiring, focusing on creating tools that guide customers in transitioning their applications from relational databases to MongoDB. As businesses evolve their application development frameworks, they're increasingly drawn to the versatility of the document model. The Relational Migrator team, already instrumental in this area, aids developers in making the shift from relational databases to MongoDB. Now, they're broadening their toolkit and are keen on refining code using a mix of AI and traditional text processing.

MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer with solid software engineering skills and a machine learning background. Joining this team, you'll be pivotal in a product engineering group dedicated to helping users navigate code conversion challenges with AI's support.

This role will be based out of North America in the PST and MST zones only.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• 2+ years of professional software development experience in Java or another programming language
• Experience with generative AI and specifically LLMs is highly desirable
• Experience with text processing engines such as ANTLR is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of software engineering, system design, data engineering and/or cloud architecture
• Have experience with compiler design, code parsing or related areas
• Familiarity with concepts like abstract syntax trees (AST), lexical analysis, and syntax analysis
• Curiosity, a positive attitude, and a drive to continue learning
• Actively engages in emerging trends and research relevant to product features
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Position Expectations

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement a code modernisation strategy, ensuring that transformed code aligns with modern software practices while preserving original functionality
• Develop and maintain a robust code parser to accurately interpret legacy code structures, converting them into a standardised format like an abstract syntax tree (AST)
• Provide thought leadership to the engineering team on using emerging technologies, frameworks and approaches to solve different problems
• Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to understand business priorities and propose new solutions
• Contribute and maintain the high quality of the codebase with tests that provide a high level of functional coverage and non-functional aspects with load testing, unit testing, integration testing, etc
• Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and evangelising appropriate tech and engineering best practices
• Define and improve business & product metrics to optimise the quality and cost of AI usage

Success Measures

Within the first three months, you will have: