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MongoDB

Senior Research Scientist

MongoDB

Published 11 May 2026
Sydney, Australia
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Key skills

Reinforcement Learning
Machine Learning
Computer Science
LLMs
Research
Database
AI
Cloud

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

GCP
MongoDB
AWS
Azure

Description

The researcher will conduct investigations into machine learning, specifically focusing on code-oriented large language models, agentic systems, reinforcement learning, and reasoning models. The role involves publishing research outcomes in prominent academic conferences and journals. The individual will collaborate with research scientists, research engineers, and engineering teams to integrate research findings into commercial database products. Additionally, the researcher will provide mentorship to intern researchers to support a productive team environment. The work includes building research prototypes and performing empirical studies to validate theoretical models.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in Machine Learning. A proven track record of publishing research in top-tier conferences and journals such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, and ACL is necessary. Applicants must possess the ability to build research prototypes and conduct rigorous empirical studies. Strong verbal and written technical communication skills are required to facilitate cross-team collaboration. Post-Ph.D. industry experience in applying computer science concepts to large-scale software development is considered a beneficial qualification.

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About the company

MongoDB

Description

MongoDB is leading the charge in the global data management software market, which is experiencing significant growth. They are the first database provider to IPO in over twenty years and are dedicated to empowering developers with their developer data platform, enabling the creation of amazing apps. The Technical Services team at MongoDB plays a critical role in ensuring customer deployments of MongoDB's diverse product offerings, including the Atlas Data Platform, perform optimally. MongoDB is committed to innovation, offering an expanding suite of products and a culture supportive of personal growth and impact.

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