2026 - Research Intern, NYC

MDB General Referrals•New York, NY

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.
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
health benefits offerings