Q: 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)

Question 1

Does Amyris pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Amyris?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amyris?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Good benefits and pays well" ((in 35 reviews)); "The science and culture in R and D were great for years." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great team both locally and across company." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good pay… once a month unfortunately" ((in 13 reviews)); "Very high caliber and friendly colleagues." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Bad management, working 24/7" ((in 33 reviews)); "Terrible leadership, company filed for bankrupcy" ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management is poor." ((in 21 reviews)); "The company retains way too many managers." ((in 11 reviews)); "CEO always chasing next deal, next trend, next headline" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Amyris layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Amyris locations?

Accepted Answer

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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