<p>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.</p> <h3>Who You Are</h3> <p>With a strong security engineering management background, you’re looking for a role that gives you the freedom to increase MongoDB’s resonance with customers by strengthening our products. You’re passionate about leading security engineers to solve hard security engineering problems, while putting a strong emphasis on customer experience. You take ownership and empower your team to collaborate with different areas to innovate and implement pragmatic solutions.</p> <h3>Who We Are</h3> <p>The MongoDB Platform Security team is a diverse collection of individuals working together to scale MongoDB’s security, both the security of the products themselves and the security features we offer to customers. The team is responsible for several products, primarily MongoDB Server (<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/products/self-managed/community-edition">Community</a> and<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/products/self-managed/enterprise-advanced"> Enterprise</a> editions), as well as<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/cloud"> MongoDB Atlas Cloud</a>,<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/products/ops-manager"> Ops Manager</a>,<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/docs/kubernetes-operator/master/"> Kubernetes Operator</a>, and several others. We are seeking a motivated people leader to manage the team responsible for the security of MongoDB Server and related products. </p> <p>The MongoDB Security organization works with software engineers to design, implement, and operate systems in a manner that protects customer and MongoDB data. It is a multidisciplinary organization that covers product, software, cloud, infrastructure, and operational security concerns.  Our organization…</p> <ul> <li>Defines and drives an engaging, exciting security strategy for MongoDB and our customers</li> <li>Builds a developer driven security program where there is tight integration with engineering artifacts, process, and tooling</li> <li>Uses software architecture and coding patterns to reduce the impact of security issues</li> <li>Are the security subject matter experts for our tech stack and products</li> </ul> <h3>The ideal candidate will have...</h3> <ul> <li>At least 3 years as a people leader within a security domain</li> <li>At least 7 years of progressive hands-on experience in software or product security, with a strong background in securing complex, low-level systems (e.g., databases, operating systems, distributed services)</li> <li>A strong technical foundation in application security, particularly as it applies to systems-level languages like C/C++. You should be comfortable leading technical discussions on topics like memory corruption vulnerabilities, cryptographic implementations, and secure architecture</li> <li>A proven track record of successfully growing and evolving teams of high performing security engineers</li> <li>Superb written and verbal communication, time management skills, and a growth mindset</li> <li>A deep understanding of the modern software development lifecycle and how to effectively embed security within it</li> <li>A passion for building technical and leadership skills in others through coaching, mentoring, and career development planning</li> <li>A strong commitment to building and fostering a diverse and supportive culture that values customer obsession, continuous improvement, and high standards</li> <li>A deep sense of ownership, accountability, and pride</li> </ul> <h3>Nice to Haves</h3> <ul> <li>Experience leading a team responsible for the security of high-scale database or cloud computing environments</li> <li>Prior hands-on experience in C/C++ development or vulnerability research</li> <li>Working knowledge of one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li> <li>Experience scaling security programs within B2B SaaS organizations</li> </ul> <h3>In this role, you will...</h3> <ul> <li>Lead a globally distributed engineering team by creating a positive culture, handling career growth and performance conversations, and aligning team execution to strategy</li> <li>Own the strategy and drive improvements for the Server Security program, focusing on areas such as threat modeling, advanced fuzzing, static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST), penetration testing or assessments, developer training, and other parts of product security</li> <li>Provide feedback on the feasibility, functionality, design, and timeline of new security engineering proposals</li> <li>Partner with Server engineering leadership to prioritize security initiatives and advocate for the resources your team needs to secure Server products</li> <li>Serve as a key security resource for other engineering teams as they take personal ownership of the security of the systems they build</li> <li>Hire, mentor and grow strong, high-performing security engineers across multiple domains</li> </ul> <p>Don’t feel that you meet all of the requirements?  We encourage you to apply anyway because studies have shown that some strong candidates may self-select out of the interview process prematurely.  We have a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and high-performing environment at MongoDB and want to continuously improve our ability to deliver for customers.</p> <p>This role can be based out of our Seattle or New York City offices or work remotely out of the US.</p> <p>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.<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture"> Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB</a>, and help us make an impact on the world!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Req ID: 3263213602</p><div><div><div><p>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.</p></div><div>MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:</div><div><span>$137,000</span><span>—</span><span>$270,000 USD</span></div></div></div>