Staff Engineer, Code Generation

The Code Gen team is tasked with building AI-powered code transformation tools that transform rigid, legacy applications that suffer from poor scalability and high operating costs into modern, microservices-based architectures that are built on top of MongoDB. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity. We are looking for a Staff Engineer with domain expertise and years of experience in modernizing legacy applications that are based on traditional database systems.

A significant advantage is profound prior experience in leveraging AI, particularly LLMs and GenAI capabilities, to enable reliable, self-driving automation of the code transformation, iterative build, and test processes. In this role, you will be instrumental in initiating technical strategies and ideas, lead the Code Gen team in designing, building, and optimizing our code transformation workflow and tools. You will work on critical components that ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of our services.

This involves crafting sophisticated orchestration layers, robust integration points, and high-performance data systems that seamlessly connect and leverage advanced AI capabilities for code generation, build and test. This role will be based out of North America. A strong candidate for this position will have: Extensive experience (8+ years) in software development and operations, with a proven track record of delivering high performance, correctness, and architectural excellence in fast-paced environments Experience using Relational Databases such as Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL Experience with tools and methodologies for code analysis, refactoring, and automated testing Experience in designing and implementing complex software systems, collaborating effectively with engineers of all experience levels to achieve high reliability and performance Practical knowledge of integrating GenAI into large-scale, complex systems, including a clear understanding of appropriate use cases for GenAI Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate cross-functions Experience in leading the design and development of complex workflow for AI model integration and output processing.

Requirements

into robust technical solutions. Guiding the team through technical challenges related to autonomous code transformation Architectural Leadership: Drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for code gen tools. Lead the team design and leverage GenAI to build reliable and scalable building blocks that are extendable and easy to assemble to an autonomous workflow Engineering Excellence Mentorship: Define and champion engineering best practices, patterns, and standards across multiple teams.