Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
February 28, 2018
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview asks some behavioral and (a little) technical questions during the phone interview. Afterwards, there may be another phone interview for technical aspects (though I didn't move to that stage).
Questions
Ask me questions about my experience in my resume.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the MongoDB Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
MongoDB's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for MongoDB's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
MongoDB Work Experiences
5.0
Awesome org to learn and own things
Partner Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
May 1, 2025
Pros: - Flexible work timings.
- Hybrid setup available almost for everyone.
- Strong preference given to owning things and delivering them without daily interference from the management.
- Weekends and any holidays are a strict-off, where you get time to do things that you like other than work.
Cons: Nothing as such that comes to the top of my mind.
4.0
Fun environment, best fit for software engineers
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
May 1, 2024
Pros: - Competent and friendly people
- An innovative and fast-paced environment with lots of growth opportunities
Cons: - Not much acknowledgement and understanding of the specialized roles like ML engineer from the product side.
- People working after hours are recognized and rewarded.
3.0
Decent engineering culture but slow processes and maintenance focus
Software Engineer 3 • Former Employee
New York, NY
September 17, 2026
Pros: There were good benefits and a decent engineering culture. I was friends with a lot of the other employees.
Cons: The process moves incredibly slow, a bit too much kingdom-building and management oversight, and there are very few career growth opportunities.
- 5.0Awesome org to learn and own thingsPartner Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaMay 1, 2025Pros: - Flexible work timings. - Hybrid setup available almost for everyone. - Strong preference given to owning things and delivering them without daily interference from the management. - Weekends and any holidays are a strict-off, where you get time to do things that you like other than work.Cons: Nothing as such that comes to the top of my mind.
- 4.0Fun environment, best fit for software engineersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaMay 1, 2024Pros: - Competent and friendly people - An innovative and fast-paced environment with lots of growth opportunitiesCons: - Not much acknowledgement and understanding of the specialized roles like ML engineer from the product side. - People working after hours are recognized and rewarded.
- 3.0Decent engineering culture but slow processes and maintenance focusSoftware Engineer 3 • Former EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 17, 2026Pros: There were good benefits and a decent engineering culture. I was friends with a lot of the other employees.Cons: The process moves incredibly slow, a bit too much kingdom-building and management oversight, and there are very few career growth opportunities.
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