Needs a management shakeup - Anonymous employee MongoDB Employee Review

2.0
Aug 13, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lots of nice people who take pride in teamwork and like to help others. Minimal political intrigue. Not a cutthroat environment. Main product is a database. Companies stick with the same tech stack for a long time (too long), MDB will be in business for a long time.

Cons

Too many executives in the biggest job they've ever had and are in way over their heads trying to run an enterprise company. Over-promoted middle managers who don't know what they don't know and allergic to change. Homegrown systems and processes haven't scaled and many groups are behind on industry practices. Collaborative culture has big benefits but at the big price of micromanagenent, too many cooks in the kitchen, and hazy accountability.

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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
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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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