Changing culture but future is bright - Director Ancestry Employee Review

3.0
Jun 17, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Family-oriented culture; continuous growth; friendly coworkers; international expansion make this a really attractive company to work for. And what really gets teams excited is truly making a difference in people's lives by helping them understand their family's roots.

Cons

There are not too many downsides, to be honest. The pay in San Francisco isn't competitive with other billion-dollar companies, but the family friendly culture, flexible hours, and unlimited time off are supposed to compensate. However, with new functional leads coming onboard, the expectations have shifted re: delivery timelines for exceptional work without a shift in headcount, budgets, or outside help.

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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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Pros

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

Cons

Misogyny is baked in to the culture.

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