Principal Research Scientist, Database Systems
Principal Research Scientist, Database Systems
Principal Research Scientist, Database Systems
MongoDB, Inc.
The Principal Research Scientist at MongoDB Research will lead innovative research in database systems, focusing on query optimization, storage engines, and performance enhancement. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams, mentoring junior researchers, and publishing findings in prestigious conferences. The position offers flexibility in work location within North America.
Qualification
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in database systems
- 12+ years of experience applying computer science concepts to large scale software development problems
- Proven track record of impactful research publications in top-tier database and systems conferences
- Demonstrated expertise in query optimization, efficient data structures, and high-performance database architectures
- Strong background in performance engineering, hardware-aware optimizations, and database engine internals
- Experience in building research prototypes and conducting rigorous empirical studies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Responsibility
- Conduct innovative research in query optimization, indexing methods, storage engines, and performance optimization
- Design, prototype, and empirically evaluate novel database systems and architectures that leverage modern hardware features
- Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to translate research into practical solutions
- Publish influential research outcomes in top-tier database and systems conferences and journals
- Build a Database Systems research group with a critical mass of 2-3 researchers
- Mentor junior researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment
