Not a good time to be working at MongoDB - Senior Solution Architect MongoDB Employee Review

2.0
20 Oct 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It was a great place to get a technical refresh and get familiarity with cloud provider service offerings and niche database solutions.

Cons

Myself and my team had issues getting paid on Commissions. There is no transparency in the process. We had to wait over 8 months to get $20K that was contractually obligated but they failed to pay. The senior management is focused on cost-savings initiatives and cares little for the employees well being. The West Coast in particular is understaffed and way overworked. If you are female - you are paid less than your male counterparts. There is very little representation of females to men in the sales organization. People are leaving right and left due to the toxic nature of the management team. The senior management is stuck on how things were when they were individual contributors and fail to grasp how the markets, products, number of competitors and space has changed. Issues were raised to senior levels of management and HR and HR only supports the toxic managers. There is no room for growth in the role or within the division unless you want to become a Sales Rep.

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5.0
8 June 2026
Recommend
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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
Business outlook

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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