Technical Program Manager applicants have rated the interview process at MongoDB with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Technical Program Manager roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at MongoDB overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at MongoDB as a Technical Program Manager according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Phone interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Background check: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Personality test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
Drug test: 4%
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The process began with a typical interview with a recruiter and then an interview with individual currently in the position. I was provided a lot of resources like powerpoint presentations and videos to assist in getting to know the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you explain the cloud to a ten year old?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at MongoDB (Barcelona) in Sep 2025
Interview
Experience: Neutral‑positive. No small talk; straight to the point. Feedback after each round; process felt standardized (many interviewers followed an AI‑assisted prompt).
Rounds (7):
3 × Stakeholder Communication & Management
1 × Product Sense
1 × Technical Competency
2 × Hiring Manager
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
share your approach to solving technically challenging problems. This could include identifying risks, understanding system architecture, or making tradeoffs in high-visibility projects.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at MongoDB in Jun 2023
Interview
The interview process was one of the most professional and pleasant experiences in my career. Throughout, there was constant support from someone in HR, both before and after the interviews, ensuring feedback was gathered and everything was going smoothly. The process consisted of five interviews with various stakeholders I would potentially work with, and each one was conducted with professionalism and care. The interviewers consistently made me feel comfortable, and all the questions posed were intelligent and constructive. Support was readily available whenever needed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a technical project or product you have worked on in two ways: (1) to someone with zero technical knowledge about it and (2) to a technical expert in the subject? Describe a situation in which you had to mediate a discussion with conflicting opinions. Describe your experience managing complex technical projects. What is the last book you have read?