Sr. Software Engineer - Senior Software Engineer Ancestry Employee Review

5.0
7 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great work environment (tools, work space, facility, corporate culture, location) Fantastic and exciting products Super benefits (Health, PTO, 401k) HR really cares about and takes care of employees

Cons

Some silo-ing and disconnect from the broader picture due to the number of management layers

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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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