Question 1

Is Ancestry a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Ancestry has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 901 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at Ancestry to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ancestry have been left by employees working as Software Engineer, Software Developer and Senior Software Engineer.

Question 2

Does Ancestry pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ancestry employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ancestry. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Ancestry?

Accepted Answer

54% of Ancestry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Ancestry 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ancestry?

Accepted Answer

Senior Software Engineer (48), Software Engineer (40), Product Manager (22), Customer Solutions Associate (19), Customer Service Representative (18), Director (15), Manager (15), Software Developer (13), CSA - Customer Service Associate (12), Customer Service Associate (12), Intern (11), Analyst (8), Senior Product Manager (8), Archival Digitization Specialist (7), Principal Software Engineer (7)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Ancestry according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Lots of knowledgable people and great benefits!" ((in 103 reviews)); "The benefits are great." ((in 89 reviews)); "Good work life balance and non" ((in 58 reviews)); "Culture was great and everyone felt like they could contribute to the overall mission of Ancestry.com" ((in 57 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 36 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Ancestry according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Frequent layoffs when large projects are finished." ((in 24 reviews)); "Lots of changes in Senior Leadership resulting in change management every year or two." ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management not aligned with each other." ((in 20 reviews)); "Aggressive micromanagement by some but not all managers" ((in 15 reviews)); "offs since they went private in December '12 and there was little information and transparency prior." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Ancestry layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ancestry layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ancestry in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Ancestry locations?

Accepted Answer

Lehi, San Francisco, Provo, Salt Lake City, Orem, Atlanta, Lindon, Sandy, Los Angeles, South San Francisco, Boston, United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento, Spanish Fork, Springville, West Jordan, Northbrook, Richmond, New York, Madison, Washington, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Denver, Seattle, Philadelphia, California, Pittsburgh

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