it used to be great... - Scientist Illumina Employee Review

3.0
Oct 10, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

if you have a good manager, it’s family friendly. if you get assigned to a good project, the work can be quite interesting

Cons

there have been a lot of reorgs and the job situation has become more and more unpredictable and unstable. the best people are leaving. Upper management announced a reorg in August and told people that some will become redundant (to be announced in November) in said reorg. this is not a great work atmosphere anymore.

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5.0
Apr 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great company mission and vision. Fast paced environment. Opportunity for advancement across company. Flexible work schedule

Cons

Rebuilding after a few rough years of poor decision making from leadership.

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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