Used to be great, not so much anymore - Anonymous employee MongoDB Employee Review

1.0
Jul 6, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good technical training. The product is really good.

Cons

It was a great place until FY'24. I will echo what others have said. Even though they announced no layoffs, there are layoffs happening from their "Raising the Bar" initiatives, PIP'ing people out and managing people out to avoid severance. No matching 401k. The new comp structure is the most blatantly insulting comp plan I have ever seen. Leadership is non-existent, these are "managers", not leaders, and most are just hatchet men at this point.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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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
Jun 29, 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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