Great culture and people - Program Manager MongoDB Employee Review

5.0
20 Oct 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent work/life balance and people-centric management policies. Managers evaluate your outcomes, not your hours. Lots of autonomy and ability to set your own growth goals and boundaries. Coworkers are genuinely kind and smart. Bright outlook for the company.

Cons

The company is growing really rapidly, so the average tenure is pretty low. Some structures are still catching up as the company moves from "small and scrappy" to "enterprise-minded." On the bright side, senior leaders at the company do see the need to make changes, and they take action.

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5.0
8 June 2026
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Pros

The early talent team does a fantastic job supporting interns and making the transition from college to full-time comfortable. Team's truly do care for you

Cons

Felt like there was a lot changes happening at the executive level

1.0
6 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employee stock purchase program is great.

Cons

This was one of the most toxic sales cultures I’ve experienced. Management creates an environment where you never know where you stand, regardless of your performance. Expectations constantly shift, feedback is inconsistent, and trust is virtually nonexistent. QBRs are particularly unprofessional. Rather than serving as coaching sessions, they often feel like coordinated attempts to find fault. Managers openly collaborate beforehand and during QBRs (yes, we see you slacking each other) to identify issues and pressure reps, creating a culture of fear instead of development. Account ownership is also a major concern. Accounts and opportunities can be taken away without warning, even when a rep is performing well and has invested significant time building relationships. This makes it difficult to feel motivated or confident in your long-term success. The organization measures and critiques nearly every activity, resulting in extreme micromanagement. Reps are treated as if they cannot be trusted to do their jobs, and leadership seems far more focused on monitoring and criticism than enabling success. In my experience, the company tends to hire less experienced salespeople who may be more willing to accept this environment. Strong, seasoned reps who value autonomy, transparency, and professional respect are unlikely to thrive here. If you’re looking for a culture built on trust, coaching, and empowerment, this is probably not the place.

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