Staff Research Scientist
MongoDBPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted October 7, 2025
137000 - 270000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
MongoDB is a leading database platform provider headquartered in New York. Specializing in modern, developer-centric databases, MongoDB offers an integrated set of services for building diverse applications. With tens of thousands of customers across 100 countries and millions of users trained through its university courses, MongoDB empowers innovators to drive industry disruption with software and data solutions.
Job Description
MongoDB is seeking a Staff Research Scientist to contribute to the development of next-generation AI models, focusing on embedding models and reranking. This role involves research on frontier LLMs, knowledge retrieval, and recommendation systems, backed by a strong team of AI researchers at Stanford, MIT, Berkeley, Princeton, and CMU. The company emphasizes a supportive and enriching culture.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
- Track record of creating new ideas in machine learning
- Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing
- Experience building complex neural networks
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Benefits
- Equity
- Employee stock purchase program
- Flexible paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Mental health counseling
- Access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
- Health benefits offerings
