Does Personalis pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Personalis employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Personalis. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Personalis?

50% of Personalis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Personalis 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Personalis?

Software Engineer (6) , Clinical Lab Assistant (4) , Associate Product Manager (2) , Bioinformatics Engineer (2) , Bioinformatics Scientist (2) , Clinical Lab Associate (2) , Scientist (2)

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

"great work hours and team." ((in 9 reviews)); "Some great people that make it worthwhile to come to work." ((in 9 reviews)); "free food in the breakroom" ((in 5 reviews)); "The CEO is a nice, approachable man." ((in 4 reviews)); "Coworkers are great." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Poor management and minimal support for continuous learning" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers have the audacity to ask for help on certain projects, but then make a 180 turn wanting to control every aspect of what you are assigned and treat you with disrespect." ((in 3 reviews)); "This company has bad culture and too much pressure." ((in 3 reviews)); "Benefits could be better." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Personalis layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Personalis locations?

Menlo Park , Fremont , San Francisco , Palo Alto , San Jose , Middletown , Memory Park

Personalis reviews

3.6

50% would recommend to a friend

(90 total reviews)

Christopher Hall

43% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Personalis has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 90 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Personalis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

90 reviews

4.0

Jan 31, 2025

clinical lab associate I

Clinical lab associate i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great environment with really smart people!

Cons

very fast paced work environment

Personalis Response

1y

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the environment and the opportunity to work alongside smart, talented colleagues. We understand the fast-paced nature of the work can be challenging, and we’re always looking for ways to support our team in managing that pace effectively. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

5.0

Oct 23, 2024

Great people and work!

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed my work and the team was very helpful!

Cons

None that I can think of

Personalis Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your work and found the team to be helpful.

2.0

Sep 25, 2024

Overworked and under-appreciated

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are friendly and the building is nice

Cons

Be prepared to be overworked. The company operates with a skeleton crew and offers minimal support to its staff, requiring extra hours on a regular basis. Work-life balance is poor in certain departments, and management appears indifferent to employee well-being, often disregarding feedback. Promotions are dangled as incentives to push harder, but once a project is completed, those promotions are frequently rescinded. Additionally, mass layoffs tend to occur at the end of large projects, leaving many employees uncertain about their future.

Personalis Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I’m glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your coworkers and the work environment. However, we understand the concerns you’ve raised regarding workload, work-life balance, and communication within the company. We are committed to addressing these issues and making improvements where needed.

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clinical lab associate I

Great people and work!

Overworked and under-appreciated

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