Sinking ship...poor senior management - Software Development Engineer Ancestry Employee Review

1.0
Feb 7, 2020
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Pros

Good work life balance Great benifits

Cons

Poor senior management who have no sense of direction Recently laid off ~100 employees that includes some of the very recent hires.

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5.0
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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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