2026 - Technical Writer Intern, NYC

MongoDB • New York City, NY

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees