Job Specifications
We’re seeking Technical Writing Interns to join our diverse and highly technical documentation team responsible for developing and maintaining user-facing content for the entire MongoDB product suite. Our mission is to empower developers and administrators to use MongoDB products with confidence and efficiency through world-class technical documentation. As an intern, you’ll play a meaningful role from day one. Your work will directly reach a global audience of 800,000 readers every month. Join one of the most influential and innovative teams at MongoDB, where your contributions will help shape the experience of developers around the world.
Our interns learn and explain complex technical topics, working closely with product and engineering teams to document features across the database, distributed systems, client libraries, lexical and vector search, REST APIs, backup and recovery processes, deployment configuration, enterprise security, performance, and performance optimization. This internship is ideal for students who are curious about how systems work under the hood and passionate about helping others succeed through clear, accurate, and engaging technical communication.
What We’re Looking For In You
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, English, or a related technical or writing-focused field.
Have a minimum of one quarter/semester remaining in university studies after the internship concludes. Graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and accurately.
A critical thinker who enjoys analyzing technical information and is comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback.
Familiarity with at least one high-level programming language such as JavaScript, Java, Python, C++, Go, or Swift (or a comparable alternative).
Experience interacting with and using a database, using APIs, scripting, and working in the command line.
Previous experience in technical writing (blogs, publications) or open-source contributions (Linux) is a plus.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to share any writing or code samples that represent your technical writing style and skills.
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 technical 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 training program designed uniquely for interns’ personal and professional development.
Work-Life Harmony: Embrace "Bloom for Interns" with access to mental and physical 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, housing, and a commuting stipend to allow you to comfortably settle into your new location.
Path to Full-Time: A chance to see if MongoDB is where you see yourself long term with the possibility of receiving a full time offer at the end of the summer!
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 l
About the Company
Headquartered in New York, MongoDB's mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. Built by developers, for developers, our developer data platform is a database with an integrated set of related services that allow development teams to address the growing requirements for today's wide variety of modern applications, all in a unified and consistent user experience. MongoDB has tens of
thousands of customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB databa...
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