We're seeking a UX Research Intern who is passionate about conducting product research and creating great, intuitive customer experiences. This researcher should care deeply about our customers and be driven to improve the product experience.
What we are looking for in you
- In the process of receiving a Master’s degree in User Research, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, Digital Media Design, and/or related fields
- Interested in understanding our current and potential users by identifying their motivations, needs, expectations, and goals
- Ability to plan and perform end-to-end research (with support/oversight of an experienced UX researcher/lead) including:
- Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to understand research needs
- Define research questions and selecting appropriate methods of data collection
- Define timelines for the research projects
- Recruit participants for research studies
- Conduct design research studies and collecting and analyzing data through a wide array of UX research methods including, but not limited to: user interviews, field studies, surveys, competitive analyses, card sorting and live A/B testing
- Translate research findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including product designers, product managers and engineers
- Present your findings to designers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
- Familiar with usability heuristics and best practices in UX design
- Prototyping skills and/or the ability to work with design or engineering to create prototypes for user research needs
- Portfolio of work or project work that includes case studies of design and/or user research projects that highlight your process and your role on the project
- Have a minimum of one quarter/semester remaining in university studies after the internship concludes. Graduation date in Fall 2026, Spring 2027
- Must be authorized to work in Ireland and provide the Company with copies of all relevant documents, if requested. Company sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates applying for certain positions.
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 an UX 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 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 "Get2Knows" 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: Housing 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!
MongoDB internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 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.
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!
Due to the high volume of applications our Early Talent Recruitment Team receives, it may take up to six weeks to hear back regarding an update on your application status. Our goal is to get back sooner, but we appreciate your patience as our team carefully reviews each application.
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 Early Talent Recruiter.
MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.
Req ID: 3263262731