Times are a-changing - Software Engineering Manager Ancestry Employee Review

4.0
Dec 7, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Great product and industry leader in the Family History Space. Industry leader in consumer genomics. Work-life balance is good. Pay is good, benefits are excellent.

Cons

Company-wide initiatives clobber the ability for team members to feel involved in the software process. Initiatives are handed down and expected to be delivered. Now. Work-life balance seems to be changing. Huge disconnect between the product and development groups despite being led by the same executive. Many hires (especially management) are coming from outside the company rather than promoting from within.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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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
Jun 12, 2026
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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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