Jobs / United States / Mongodb INC
Senior Software Engineer, SQL Engines
Mongodb INC · 🇺🇸 United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 93 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Mongodb INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles29 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in NY: $132k–$161k, median $132k. Most were filed at wage level II (41%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Sponsor Radar — Mongodb INC
The US Department of Labor certified 93 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Mongodb INC →
About the role
The SQL Engines team is working to make MongoDB the first choice of application developers, business analysts and data scientists everywhere by providing a seamless experience for using SQL and BI Tools to natively access data in MongoDB. Our team is responsible for a broad portfolio of analytics products, including JDBC and ODBC drivers, Tableau and PowerBI native connectors and a SQL-to-MQL translation engine. We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Engineer to join our team and help us build the future of the MongoDB SQL Interface — bridging MongoDB's powerful document data model with SQL-based tools and interfaces. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by enabling our users to query, analyze, and visualize MongoDB data using the world's most widely understood query language: SQL. If you like working on query languages and database systems, and want to help build products that expose the power of MongoDB’s document database to developers and analysts, this team is the place for you! This role can be based out of our Austin, New York City, Palo Alto, San Francisco office or remotely in the USA region. Successful candidates will have the following qualities Technical Expertise • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and database technologies • Proficiency in at least one compiled language, and interest in working with Rust, Java and Go • Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture • Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines. Professional experience or M.Sc./Ph.D in the domain is preferred • Familiarity with SQL query execution, optimization, and relational database systems • Familiarity with MongoDB or other non-relational databases is a plus but not mandatory Problem-Solving & Collaboration • Proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces and deliver solutions • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, advocate for technical improvements, and articulate ideas clearly Passion for Data • A keen interest in empowering users to interact with and analyze data • A drive to deliver tools that enable seamless integration between MongoDB and SQL-based workflows Position Expectations • Innovate at the intersection of traditional relational databases and modern flexible-schema databases to design, build, and optimize tools to enhance the SQL experience with MongoDB • Collaborate with product managers and customer experience teams to evaluate user needs and build features that provide an intuitive and delightful experience to customers • Monitor and improve performance, scalability, and reliability of the SQL interface to ensure smooth experiences for users working with large datasets and complex queries • Stay updated on emerging trends in the database and cloud industry, bringing innovative ideas to the team • Advocate for technical excellence while helping the team balance trade-offs between feature delivery and system quality Success Measures • In three months you’ll be familiar with our codebase and tools, have contributed to the development of a new feature, as well as fixed a few bugs in our existing products • In six months, you'll be contributing to our ongoing projects and are involved in implementation of a major new feature • In twelve months, you’ll be hitting your stride contributing to our roadmap and leading the team's key projects About MongoDB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, t