Talented peers, interesting work, and good work-life balance - Lead Software Engineer MongoDB Employee Review

5.0
14 Dec 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The engineering talent is very strong. We are given the time to solve problems well, and face plenty of interesting problems on a daily basis. Supporting tools are good. The 5-week vacation time standard is very generous. The NYC office is very active, but it's also easy to work remotely. Being remote does not block your pathway to promotion to any level, including to upper management.

Cons

The emphasis on code quality can mean long code review cycles. Agile roadmap planning processes mean that we rarely know what we're working on for more than a few months in advance, so you have to be flexible.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive people, a strong culture, and meaningful flexibility are the biggest positives. I've had the chance to work with thoughtful colleagues who care about doing good work and helping each other succeed. There are solid opportunities to learn, build relationships across teams, and contribute in a way that feels impactful.

Cons

Workloads can be heavy during busy periods, and priorities can sometimes shift quickly (which is expected in growing companies)

1.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work and decent pay

Cons

Really depends on the team, however middle management needs to be addressed. Toxic culture that truly depends on who your manager is. Silent layoffs are made to seem "Performance-based", then job is re-posted at a reduced range. Proceed with caution and understand that HR is not your friend.

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