Below is an article originally written by Jess Katz at PowerToFly Partner MongoDB, and published on October 22, 2019. Go to MongoDB's page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.
At MongoDB, our employees get to make a huge impact and disrupt the database software industry every day. However, making a large impact isn't the only perk of working at MongoDB. We also provide our employees with the resources they need to thrive in many aspects of their lives. We're devoted to creating an open, innovative, and supportive environment for our team.
From mid-day meditation sessions and yoga classes, to fertility assistance and an amazing parental leave policy — the opportunity to make an impact at MongoDB is real and we want to support all of our employees in that journey.
Take a look at just some of the benefits we offer our employees (some of these benefits vary by location).
Family Support Programs
At MongoDB, we have several programs that support our employees' families, like a generous parental leave policy, and a back-up care program for family members.
In January 2018, we launched a revamped Global Parental Leave Policy to better serve the needs, wants, and interests of all new parents at MongoDB. We offer 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers, as well as an additional four weeks of fully paid flexible work arrangements to assist with returning to work.
We offer additional programs for expecting parents as well, like parenting workshops, a parental buddy program, and Cleo, which provides employees with fully personalized and customizable counseling on their journey to parenthood.
Lead Software Engineer, Andrew Giannotti, was one of the first employees at MongoDB to utilize our new Parental Leave Policy. His daughter was born on February 8th, 2018 and this policy made a huge impact on his life as a new father.
Having this time off allowed my wife to recover and recuperate from the birth while I took on a lot of the parenting duties like getting up in the middle of the night and changing diapers. This time really allowed me to bond with our daughter. A lot of my male friends had to return back to work only one or two weeks and they hardly ever got to be involved in the fun moments when their babies were awake. I really got to experience all of the wonderful moments with my daughter and spend time with her. While on paternity leave, I was continuously told by my team not to come back to work too early, and to stay off of my work email. I am so grateful that that part of my life was completely stress-free so I could be present with my family.
In addition to our parental leave policy, we also offer a back-up care program. Through Bright Horizons, MongoDB is able to provide access to high-quality child or elder back-up care in-home or at a center when school or daycare is closed, someone is ill, the regular caregiver is unavailable, or whenever an extra hand is needed.
We are very excited to offer these programs that support the needs of our employees.
Flexible PTO
Our flexible PTO ethos is applied globally to ensure employees take time to refresh, relax, and unwind. This policy is based on mutual trust and communication between every employee and their manager.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Alexandra Loh, went on a Babymoon vacation that she will never forget.
Over the holidays this past year, my manager and MongoDB made it possible for me to take time off to do something really important. My partner and I took an amazing trip to Patagonia as our "Babymoon" adventure. It was a special trip and, at 6.5 months pregnant at the time, the last one as just the two of us for the foreseeable future. I'm incredibly grateful for the flexibility and understanding to have such an opportunity.
MongoDB provides you with all of the tools you need to achieve a positive work-life blend.
Fertility and Adoption Assistance
We understand that starting a family can be challenging and we care about doing what we can to reduce the stress in our employees' lives. This includes coverage for all employees regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. We also recognize, that while some countries' national and private health insurance may cover fertility treatment for its citizens, coverage is much rarer in the U.S.
This is why we partner with Carrot in the U.S., which provides customized fertility benefits for the modern company. This includes IVF treatments, genetic testing, egg freezing, donor eggs, donor sperm surrogacy, adoption, and more.
All US MongoDB employees can sign up for Carrot, connect with a fertility expert, and find a clinic that is best for them. These services support every employee, whether they want to have an exploratory conversation, or are in the middle of receiving treatments.
The best part is that MongoDB reimburses 90% of covered costs, up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum, for employees who undergo a fertility treatment or adoption — and to protect privacy, Carrot handles the entire transaction.
Employee Affinity Groups
It's important for us to embody our values, especially when it comes to "Embracing the Power of Differences," one of our core company values. MongoDB affinity groups support our larger commitment to a diverse and inclusive community.
Our affinity groups include MongoDB Women & Trans Coders, Underrepresented People of Color Network (UPOC), MongoDB Veterans, MongoDB Women's Group, MongoDB Queeries, Ally Skills, and more. These groups provide a safe space for employees to create, ideate, mentor, and connect with one another through a common interest or identity. If you're an employee and you have an idea for a new group, we will provide you with the tools you need to build it.
Mental Health
At MongoDB, we recognize the importance of our employees' mental health and wellbeing. We want to break the stigma around mental health, and provide our employees with all of the support they need, especially at work. We are dedicated to providing our employees with valuable tools to face all of life's challenges.
We offer mental health programs to our employees where they can receive confidential assistance from qualified professionals.
With WorkLifeMatters, and Vhi, employees are provided guidance for any personal issues that they may be facing. This program provides a 24/7 hotline, three free sessions with local mental health counselors, and more.
We also offer Spring, which is a mental health service that uses technology and top providers to offer patients a more personalized approach to care. Employees interested in using Spring receive a mental health screening and support from a specialist when they need them, and more. At the moment, Spring is offered to our US-based employees in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and California.
In addition to Spring, we also offer Headspace, which is an app that provides hundreds of themed meditation sessions on everything from sleep to focus on reducing stress.
Wellness Events and Programs
We strive to offer an inclusive and holistic approach to health and wellbeing for our employees, their families, and the MongoDB community. In fact, we were recently named one of the healthiest employers in New York City by Sequoia Consulting Group, which is a great testament to our culture and commitment to wellness.
In select offices, we offer in-office yoga and bootcamp classes, meditation sessions, nutrition sessions, fitness challenges, chair massages, health check-ups, and more. In the past year, we hosted over 50 wellness events across the globe and scaled a wellness fair to a holistic global wellness program.
Throughout the year, we host wellness workshops for all of our employees around the world that cover topics like how to stay healthy while traveling, the ins and outs of holistic health, and how to improve your sleep habits.
In addition to our wellness programs, we also empower our employees to give back to their communities.
Global Mobility
MongoDB is a global company with 40+ offices around the world! Each MongoDB employee has the opportunity to expand their personal and professional experiences and may have the option to relocate to another office depending on their role.
We foster a culture for internal mobility, where employees can transfer to different teams within the company. We care about our employees' individual growth and provide them with opportunities to apply for open roles within the company on other teams.
Mairéad Bennis started working on the Finance team at MongoDB in Dublin back in February, 2014. In 2017, she was offered a role in our Financial Planning & Analysis department at our HQ in New York City that she couldn't turn down.
It was a big decision to move for this role of course, but it was a very exciting opportunity for me. Today, I can definitely see that this move took my career to the next level. I've had many incredible opportunities since moving here and great exposure to the business from working within the FP&A team. I get to work with all of the stakeholders across the company. This role helped me focus and develop my career path and I have since been promoted to an FP&A Manager. On a personal level, it's been an amazing opportunity for me to get to know New York City, whilst also slightly scary since I grew up and lived my entire life in Dublin. It was definitely a big jump at first to get used to the New York way of life, but it has been worth it!
All of these benefits are in addition to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health care packages, as well as our Employee Stock Purchase Program. The above list of benefits is not intended to be a comprehensive description of each benefit or plan nor does it represent a guarantee of benefits to any employee. MongoDB reserves the right to cancel, revise or otherwise change benefits provided at any time.
Here, at MongoDB, you'll have the chance to work on our most core technology and programs and make a real impact at a fast-growing public tech company.
Interested in working with us? Check out our Careers page and join our team!
