Does Amyris pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Amyris employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Amyris. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Amyris?

64% of Amyris employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Amyris 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amyris?

Scientist (13) , Associate Scientist (12) , Associate Scientist II (11) , Estagiário (8) , Manager (8) , Associate Scientist III (7) , Sales (7) , Senior Associate Scientist (7) , Analista (6) , Software Engineer (6) , Director (5) , Research Scientist (5) , Supervisor (5) , Associate Scientist I (4) , Coordenador (4)

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

"great people to work with" ((in 54 reviews)); "The Benefits are great for this company." ((in 32 reviews)); "The science and culture in R and D were great for years." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great team both locally and across company." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good pay… once a month unfortunately" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"bad management, people spent too much" ((in 33 reviews)); "Terrible leadership, company filed for bankrupcy" ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management is poor." ((in 20 reviews)); "The company retains way too many managers." ((in 11 reviews)); "CEO always chasing next deal, next trend, next headline" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Amyris layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Amyris locations?

Emeryville , San Francisco , New York , Los Angeles , California City , San Jose , Northbrook , Tucson , Detroit , Washington , Jacksonville , Leland , San Clemente , Sacramento , Berkeley , Oakland , San Ramon , Walnut Creek , Palo Alto , Baltimore , California , Miami , Boston , Amy

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Incompetent leadership is frustrating - Manager Amyris Employee Review

2.0

Mar 10, 2022

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Because the company is public, there's less pressure compared to startups that rely on funding. Good compensation and benefits, though the insurance plans are more expensive that what I had at other jobs. Overall, there's room for growth as the company create and grow brands.

Cons

The various brands under Amyris operate in complete silos. Titles are inflated. VPs and directors at Amyris would only qualify as managers/senior managers elsewhere. A lot of fluff without knowing how to run a team or business. Yet, people who deserve a promotion are not getting it. Constant turnover and restructuring.

Amyris Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We pride ourselves on hiring some of the most well qualified leaders for our departments. I'd encourage you to share your concerns directly with your manager or HR People Partner. If you're not sure who to contact, please reach out to hr@amyris.com and we'd be happy to direct you.

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5.0

Sep 25, 2025

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- work/life balance - ability to grow in multiple directions - prioritization of safety culture

Cons

- higher level management structure can be confusing or seem disorganized at times

4.0

Jul 8, 2026

Associate scientist iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture (before bankruptcy), Free Lunch (when it was there)

Cons

Bankruptcy, reorganization, and reduction in workforce

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