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Ginkgo BioWorks

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Cannot Recommend - Director Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

1.0
Aug 28, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Pay is pretty good even without/before the stock (which is not worth much anyway) - Facilities are very good, wide range of equipment and technical capabilities

Cons

- Company leadership is a train wreck. They do not seem to have any ideas what they're doing beyond parroting what they read in a book by Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos or something. - Major organizational decisions frequently made with no forethought nor follow-up. - Culture has taken a nosedive since layoffs and continues to plummet. Leadership demonstrates willful ignorance to feedback on the problems. - There is a streak of over confidence bordering on arrogance within Ginkgo that results in a lot of distrust, infighting, and wastes of time.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

a hands-off management style and a flexible work environment that promotes autonomy and trust

Cons

Occasional overtime may be required, but that is common in most workplaces

2.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exciting, diverse projects. Excellent coworkers.

Cons

The company has been downsizing since I was hired, and everyone is perpetually terrified of losing their jobs.

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