Does Hyperloop One pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hyperloop One employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hyperloop One. This rating has improved by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hyperloop One?

48% of Hyperloop One employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hyperloop One 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hyperloop One?

Engineer (20) , Software Engineer (8) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Intern (4) , Engineering Manager (3) , Manager (3) , Test Engineer (3) , Civil Engineer (2) , Engineering Intern (2) , Quality Engineer (2) , Senior Counsel (2) , Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Hyperloop One according to real employee reviews?

"great people in the beginning" ((in 24 reviews)); "nice atmosphere, good culture, team" ((in 11 reviews)); "Very welcoming and supportive environment to work in, awesome coworkers" ((in 8 reviews)); "The work atmosphere is amazing and the culture is very fun!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Amazing work environment and fast paced projects." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hyperloop One according to real employee reviews?

"Very little stability as a startup with no leadership." ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management gives last" ((in 6 reviews)); "Work life balance can get a bit crazy." ((in 5 reviews)); "There have been massive layoffs, and the remaining employees are expected to become experts in the vacant positions." ((in 4 reviews)); "Hours are long (but not forced)" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hyperloop One layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hyperloop One locations?

Los Angeles , Las Vegas , New York , Mountain View , North Las Vegas , East Los Angeles

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3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Raja Narayanan

10% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Senior management

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32 reviews

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1.0

May 25, 2023

Raj-not Rides in to Save Hyperloop Startup from the Jaws of Extinction

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hidden Gems Amidst the Chaos: $15 Free Lunch and Downtown LA's Oasis of Competence

Cons

Where do I even start? If surviving not one, but four rounds of layoff in both 2022 and 2023 hasn't already screamed 'Run for the hills!', then hold onto your hyperloops! This once bustling company now boasts a grand total of 20+ engineers, alongside the CEO's trusty woofers (yes, you heard that right), a legal expert, a two-person HR team, and the email lady. It's like a post-apocalyptic office with a hint of eccentricity. As for projects, well, forget about those! All that remains is a software pipe dream concocted by some guy from Europe. And brace yourself for the highlight of the show: the CEO himself, masquerading as an engineer while wielding a 'shut up' wand for anyone daring to mention concepts he can't comprehend. It's a comically brutal mix of shrinking resources, delusion, and the occasional bark. Welcome to the circus, folks!

2.0

May 22, 2023

Hyped Tech Startup Grinds to a Hault

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great talent and collaborative attitude within Engineering - Nice office, free lunch - Challenging, room for personal and professional growth

Cons

- The company has never settled on something approaching a feasible technical direction for long enough to get traction before pivoting to something different - Multiple rounds of layoffs coupled with poor communication have stifled the once-vibrant startup atmosphere and created more of a culture of fear and cynicism - A sense of mutual distrust between management and engineering, resulting in a de-energized talent base and a lot of energy wasted on confrontations - A lack of hope for the future of the company has deflated team morale and motivation significantly

4.0

May 12, 2023

It was a nice place to work

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Talented People Exposure to a wide variety of projects Lots of learning opportunities

Cons

Continuously changing directions and shifting priorities

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