Don't believe the hype or videos, its an awful place to work - Manager Illumina Employee Review

1.0
Apr 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Market share Compensation package Well planned, thoughtful facilities *Positive reputation in community

Cons

Rampant employee burnout and emotional implosions due to stress, impossible workload, blatant favoritism and cringe worthy petty politics. Temp to NEVER hire. Most contractors won't make it to a permanent position and that is deliberate. Endless, useless meetings monopolized by self-promoting windbags. Absolutely no career growth, no mentors, no goals, and no management oversight-inexcusable. Shady, self-serving, sLimey, micro managers dictating your every move, oblivious to labor laws or business ethics. Overly indulged, venomous admins and unchecked, creepy department bullies who mock peers, harass and act with impunity; HR is useless. Fiscally smug and wasteful. HR staff brag "not everyone is cut out for the culture"... why would you want to be? Public perception is fastidiously managed and hides the truth. *Threats of retaliation by management skews realistic reviews .

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5.0
Jan 21, 2026
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Pros

Amazing industry doing good in the world, super smart and friendly people, what else can you ask for?

Cons

None, really. It’s a big company to it takes a bit to get to know process, etc but that’s to be expected.

4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stuck with them for 7 years because it was good back then. Comp is good, benefits are good, and if you're on campus its a nice experience. If you find the right team it can be a dream, but the flipside can be awful. Overall they have a lack of direction in what is turning out to be a highly competitive market.

Cons

Corporate bureaucracy and internal politics are strong but could be worse. The benefits were better in the past and all the perks are winding down with time as they tighten the budgets and try hard to pivot away from dying segments

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