Executive dysfunction - Anonymous employee Illumina Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

My immediate coworkers were a smart, driven group. Work was interesting and despite the hectic pace and poor direction for our high-level executives, everyone was on the same team and pushing to deliver great products in aggressive timelines. I have made lifelong friends here, and the quality of my coworkers was outstanding.

Cons

Executive management is running this company into the ground. Moronic acquisition attempts lead to layoffs, "optimistic" earnings estimates that borderline on fantasy all leading to friction when the situation meets reality. Watching the upper echelons blindly fumble through their days while handwaving real issues such as employee compensation and retention was painful. Constantly missed bonus payouts despite crunch time to accommodate poorly managed projects was the norm.

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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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