Never believe manager says in this company. - Senior Software Engineer Ancestry Employee Review

1.0
6 Sept 2018
Recommend
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Pros

If you are good at playing around office politics, it is a good place for you.

Cons

1, A lot of meetings in this company, people is playing around communication skills and do nothing. managers/directors try to manipulate people instead of lead people for company's success. you can only say good things in the meeting, otherwise you will get punished behind. 2. Not sure about high level leaders, middle level managers/directors are terrible. they are paid well, treat themselves well(always work from home), their only work is to give a look-good report. 3. 401k company match is like stock, only got 25% of 3% match after you work company for one year. that's almost like nothing.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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

Cons

Misogyny is baked in to the culture.

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