Look elsewhere - Software Engineer Ancestry Employee Review

1.0
2 Mar 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company has good work life balance .

Cons

Pay is 40% to 50 % below market rate in San Francisco. No career advancement. Not interested in diversity or inclusion. Below average benefits for the area.

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5.0
24 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company culture, supportive team, smooth onboarding process, strong career stability, and meaningful work. My interview experience was very positive, and the recruiting and onboarding teams were helpful, responsive, and professional throughout the process.

Cons

There is always a learning curve when joining a new company, especially while understanding internal systems and processes, but the team has been very supportive.

3.0
12 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It’s a great product and people are customer obsessed.

Cons

Misogyny is baked in to the culture.

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