Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
November 3, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online.
- Behavioral interview over the video chat with the recruiter: just asking general questions about why I want to work there, what I know about the company, etc.
- OA on Karat.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 69 interview experiences for the MongoDB Software Engineer (Internship) role.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
MongoDB's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral16%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for MongoDB's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process.
MongoDB Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work at!
Software Engineer (Internship) • Former Employee
September 19, 2021
Pros: - Friendly, open work environment (almost everyone is willing to help you out if you have any questions or are stuck).
- Good work-life balance.
- As an intern, your mentors want you to succeed.
- Fellow interns and co-workers are great, and it feels like a small community.
Cons: None as an intern
3.0
Fast growth provides challenges
Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 22, 2012
Pros: There are so many things that need to be done with the high growth rate of the company that nobody is pigeon-holed in just one place or one just one type of job.
Flexible hours and vacation are great but underused by many.
People are happy to hear your ideas and discuss them. As an open-source company, there is no limitation to what you can do on the internet with MongoDB.
Cons: Like any growing company, there are more challenges along the way. These include:
* Lack of organization, responsibilities, definition, and roles.
* Trouble with building effective communication channels internally (between groups and departments).
* Lots of new employees which need to learn/train before being effective.
* Holding work quality high.
* Professionalism.
* Overworked and under-acknowledged employees.
* Providing structure for professional growth internally.
4.0
A solid addition to a growing team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 19, 2024
Pros: Generally good people, rewarding work if on a growing team with investment.
Cons: Not necessarily a con, but MongoDB is going through the growing pains of a maturing company. There's new tech leadership, churn of talent, etc.
- 5.0Great place to work at!Software Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeSeptember 19, 2021Pros: - Friendly, open work environment (almost everyone is willing to help you out if you have any questions or are stuck). - Good work-life balance. - As an intern, your mentors want you to succeed. - Fellow interns and co-workers are great, and it feels like a small community.Cons: None as an intern
- 3.0Fast growth provides challengesEngineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 22, 2012Pros: There are so many things that need to be done with the high growth rate of the company that nobody is pigeon-holed in just one place or one just one type of job. Flexible hours and vacation are great but underused by many. People are happy to hear your ideas and discuss them. As an open-source company, there is no limitation to what you can do on the internet with MongoDB.Cons: Like any growing company, there are more challenges along the way. These include: * Lack of organization, responsibilities, definition, and roles. * Trouble with building effective communication channels internally (between groups and departments). * Lots of new employees which need to learn/train before being effective. * Holding work quality high. * Professionalism. * Overworked and under-acknowledged employees. * Providing structure for professional growth internally.
- 4.0A solid addition to a growing teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 19, 2024Pros: Generally good people, rewarding work if on a growing team with investment.Cons: Not necessarily a con, but MongoDB is going through the growing pains of a maturing company. There's new tech leadership, churn of talent, etc.
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