What it’s like to work at… 10gen
How did you get a job at 10gen?
My name is Brandon Diamond, and I’m a Database Kernel Engineer at 10gen. I’m very active in the startup community having served as the producer of the NY Tech Meetup; I’m also involved in several other groups including the Hacker Union (HackerUnion.org) as well as the Brown University NYC Meetup.
The emphasis I’ve placed on community activism has helped me to build a great network of friends and colleagues; it has also afforded me the opportunity to learn a great deal about NYC startups and organizations. Over the course of the past year, I became friends with a number of engineers at 10gen; I even began to use MongoDB in a number of my own startup projects.
When I decided it was time to start a new job, I reached out to some of the friends I had made at 10gen and asked them about open positions. Between the engineering-oriented company culture, open source MongoDB code base, and 10gen’s strong ties to the startup world, I knew that 10gen would be a great fit for me. I came in for an interview and started the following week.
What does your job entail?
The Database Kernel Team at 10gen focuses on the MongoDB database server and related systems. We construct features, implement improvements, and address bugs along with other user feedback. We also help troubleshoot unusual behavior in user’s MongoDB installations.
Working on the Database Kernel Team has proven to be a fantastic learning experience. I spend a great deal of time working with low level aspects of a wide number of systems; the code itself is well architected and efficient. Importantly, there are a great many people who enjoy using MongoDB; it’s great to work on an interesting, complex project that directly impacts so many diverse — yet technical — users.
What is it like working at 10gen?
10gen offers a uniquely awesome startup experience. The culture is technical, casual, and meritocratic. Between the fully stocked snack bar and the weekly office lunches, working at 10gen doesn’t quite feel like… well, work. The team is friendly, outgoing, and passionate — everyone is excited about what they’re doing and eager to share what they’re working on.
Hierarchically speaking, the company is largely “flat”; the CEO and CTO sit alongside the other engineers and both write a significant amount of code nearly every day. The emphasis is on progress, community, and great software engineering.
All in all, 10gen is a fantastic place to work if you’re a startup-minded engineer who doesn’t want to compromise on tech or miss out on the startup experience. I couldn’t be happier with my choice of employer.
Wanna work at 10gen? check out our most recent newsletter or contact us: support@college2startup.com for an intro.
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