Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2023 (Dublin)

Every month, millions of people across the world are downloading MongoDB to transform industries and build amazing apps that are used everyday. We believe that making data easy to work with allows our users the opportunity to free their genius and create something world-changing. MongoDB is the leading modern data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. The database market is massive (the IDC estimates it to be $119B+ by 2025!) and MongoDB is at the head of its disruption. Join our team and help us Think Big, Go Far this summer!

Were seeking curious minds like yours to collaborate with full-time engineers, learning standard development methodologies and gaining practical software engineering experience. Interns are fully integrated software engineers who spend the summer pushing production-level code to make lasting contributions to our products.

What we are looking for in you


In the process of receiving a Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields

Have a foundation in computer science theory, with proficiencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design

Proficient in one of our commonly used languages - which include Go, Python, Java, C++, - or comparable programming languages

Due to complete studies in 2024


About our teams

Our opportunities in Dublin are on our Kubernetes, API Experience, Query or Server Performance teams. See below for more information about the specific teams


KubernetesAs part of the Kubernetes team, you will be working in one of our three Kubernetes operators, two of which are open source:Community Operator,Enterprise Operatorand theAtlas Operator. Kubernetes is steadily becoming the de-facto deployment standard for modern devops and enterprises and our operators enable customers to deploy MongoDB in a standardized, stable and Devops-enabled Kubernetes environment, irrespective of whether it is running in the cloud or on-premises. We aspire to closely monitor and align with the cloud native movement. We are always looking for people with keen interest in modern Devops, Cloud Native and Golang

API Experience As part of our team, you will be part of improving our users experience of working with the Atlas Administrative API. You will propose, design and build a part of the API platform, ensuring MongoDB users and developers have a best-in-class experience. You will also have the opportunity to write open-source software such asAtlasCLI, which helps us provide a "wow" experience to our customers by reducing the cognitive load required to get started on MongoDB Atlas

Query The Query Team is responsible for MongoDB's unique query system, the beating heart of the entire MongoDB server. We take user requests and generate optimized query plans for lightning-fast data retrieval and transformation; we build MongoDB's real-time "change stream" event notification framework; we write the distributed code that targets and merges data across a MongoDB cluster. Right now we're in the middle of a historic rewrite of these core systems to make MongoDB an even better fit for the emerging time series and data analytics spaces, and we're looking for a few adventurous interns to help us make it even better. If that sounds like you, then we'd love to have you come on board as a member of our Class of 2023

Server Performance We drive performance improvements for MongoDB products. As a result, customers get more predictable, scalable and efficient applications. The database is the beating heart of all software applications. If you want to see the big picture and experience a broad range of technologies from processors, storage & networks to code/compilers and cloud-based globally distributed systems - this is the role for you. Previous projects our team has worked on include


Working with cloud platform companies to evaluate new technologies and optimize MongoDB performance on them - for example reducing carbon footprint

Comparing and analyzing MongoDB performance with other databases

Optimizing our suite benchmarks for continuous integration

Performance tuning new features before release

Tuning and simulating customer workloads




What you'll find at MongoDB


The opportunity to work in our Dublin office

A workplace culture 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

Hands on mentorship from MongoDB employees who are passionate about developing your skills and helping you grow

Membership within our Affinity Groups where you can gain mentorship and learning opportunities from employees with a shared background or common identity

Impactful projects where you can Make it Matter - your meaningful work will see the light of day

Insight from groundbreakers in tech, including our executives and department leaders through networking events

A fun community of fellow interns to spend the summer with and attend social events, hangouts, and games nights

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


We provide interns work life balance through a flexible culture which includes a ton of great perks and benefits. From paid time off and paid company holidays, unlimited snacks in the office, a Headspace meditation app subscription and even complimentary yoga classes, we are committed to your well-being!

MongoDB Internships in Ireland are full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 or 11 consecutive weeks lasting from dates in June until August. All interns are considered hybrid employees, designated the "in office" working model and are expected to be in their office location 3-5 days a week.

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 Campus Recruiter.

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.