Does Ginkgo BioWorks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ginkgo BioWorks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ginkgo BioWorks. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ginkgo BioWorks?

28% of Ginkgo BioWorks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ginkgo BioWorks 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ginkgo BioWorks?

Test Engineer (10) , Director (9) , Engineer (7) , Organism Engineer (7) , Software Engineer (6) , Associate Director (5) , Medical Technologist (5) , Scientist (5) , Senior Engineer (5) , Automation Engineer (4) , Operations Engineer (4) , Fermentation Engineer (3) , Operations (3) , Organism Engineer III (3) , Program Coordinator (3)

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

"great people to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "The established culture is great and growing with each month." ((in 27 reviews)); "Most wonderful, talented colleagues who make the company." ((in 13 reviews)); "Casual and friendly work environment" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good pay, flexible work schedule at times" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Leadership is abysmal." ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor management is everywhere and this is not an exception." ((in 10 reviews)); "Not the best job stability// frequent layoffs" ((in 8 reviews)); "Work/life balance is challenging." ((in 7 reviews)); "Disorganized, no vision, upper management is terrible" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ginkgo BioWorks layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ginkgo BioWorks locations?

Boston , West Sacramento , Cambridge , Boise , New York , Tucson , Washington , Sacramento , Emeryville , San Francisco , Seattle , Philadelphia , Worcester

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Great place to work, quirky and caring - Sr. UX Researcher Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

5.0

Sep 19, 2024

Sr. ux researcher

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Pros

I felt like I could be myself, and working was fun; great coworkers Loved the company's mission, and their actions & resourcing voerall aligned with their stated values

Cons

Lots of change all the time, sometimes difficult to keep up / plan

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5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Senior engineer

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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

Biological science technician iii

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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