2026 - Research Intern, NYC

The Cryptography Research group at MongoDB does cutting edge research in cryptography related to the database space. Internships in the Cryptography group typically include a mix of design and implementation depending on the project. The group conducts research in many aspects of cryptography, including encrypted search, structured encryption, leakage attacks, private information retrieval, oblivious RAM and secure multi-party computation. 

What we are looking for in you 

• In the process of receiving a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields. Exceptional Bachelor’s students will be considered as well. 


• Research experience in one or more of the following areas:




• Formal verification in cryptography (e.g., symbolic modeling and verification of cryptographic protocols).


• Systems side-channel attacks or systems security research.


• Trusted execution environments.




• Have at least one publication (or preprint).


• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Company sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates applying for certain roles.

 What you'll find at MongoDB

• Authentic Culture: A workplace where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work, we believe that Embracing the Power of Differences is the best way to broaden our own perspectives and foster innovation.


• Personalized Mentorship: Pair up with a Research Mentor, a Program Advisor from the Early Talent Recruitment Team, and an Employee Resource Group (ERG) Guide to foster your growth.


• Career Coaching Sessions: Access to a tailored learning and development program designed uniquely for interns’ personal and professional development.


• Work-Life Harmony: Embrace "Bloom for Interns" with access to mental health benefits, paid time off, free lunch, and more!


• Impactful Projects: Contribute to projects where you can Make it Matter - your meaningful work will see the light of day.


• Exclusive Networking: Attend "Speaker Series" and "Roundtables" to connect with our executives and departmental leaders.


• Vibrant Community: Build connections with fellow interns and join after-work social events, virtual gatherings, and local city activities to create connections and friendships.


• Relocation Support: Financial assistance and a commuting stipend to allow you to comfortably settle into your new location.

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 database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 

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. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

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.

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