The Future Looks Bright - Software Engineering Manager Ancestry Employee Review

4.0
Jan 16, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Ancestry is doubling down on its profitable genealogy business which should provide years of expansion and plenty of opportunities for employee career growth.

Cons

The company is continually bought and sold to private equity groups who make billions on these transactions. Very little of this wealth is shared with employees in the form of equity, leaving employees to feel more like serfs than vassals.

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5.0
Jun 24, 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
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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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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