Process
I started off with a recruiter from MongoDB. He was kind and very helpful.
The next step was a semi-technical phone interview. They asked me about my resume and my experience, and then asked me to build Node's EventEmitter.
Questions
Build the EventEmitter API found in the Node.js documentation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 53 interview experiences for the MongoDB Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
MongoDB's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral32%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for MongoDB's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
MongoDB Work Experiences
1.0
Disappointing and disrespectful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 1, 2024
Pros: Competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to learn a lot.
Cons: Management lacks empathy.
The culture has seriously gone downhill.
There is a lack of respect.
A very unsupportive environment.
I feel stressed and anxious logging in to work every day.
I fear they may have adopted a Google/AWS mindset and process for how they manage engineers.
4.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
March 17, 2025
Pros: The place was nice, the management was nice, and the product and challenges were great.
Cons: Too low work-life balance and high pace.
4.0
Great WLB and Engineering Culture; pay can be better
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 26, 2024
Pros: Great WLB; decent work scope and product; engineering culture overall is great.
Cons: The pay can be better.
- 1.0Disappointing and disrespectfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 1, 2024Pros: Competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to learn a lot.Cons: Management lacks empathy. The culture has seriously gone downhill. There is a lack of respect. A very unsupportive environment. I feel stressed and anxious logging in to work every day. I fear they may have adopted a Google/AWS mindset and process for how they manage engineers.
- 4.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 17, 2025Pros: The place was nice, the management was nice, and the product and challenges were great.Cons: Too low work-life balance and high pace.
- 4.0Great WLB and Engineering Culture; pay can be betterSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 26, 2024Pros: Great WLB; decent work scope and product; engineering culture overall is great.Cons: The pay can be better.
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