Item: Zymergen
Rating: 4
Author: Former employee - Research Associate I

Question 1

Does Zymergen pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zymergen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zymergen. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Zymergen?

Accepted Answer

41% of Zymergen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Zymergen 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zymergen?

Accepted Answer

Research Associate (29), Scientist (19), Research Associate II (13), Scientist II (8), Research Scientist (7), Research Associate III (6), Director (5), Research Associate I (5), Software Engineer (5), Senior Software Engineer (4), Business Associate (3), Senior Research Associate (3), Business Development (2), Chemist (2), Engineer (2)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The free food is a great benefit." ((in 18 reviews)); "Free food (I have breakfast and lunch there)" ((in 16 reviews)); "Amazing Coworkers, smart, motivated, fun" ((in 10 reviews)); "Competitive pay" ((in 7 reviews)); "Company culture was awesome for the most part." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"No leadership at the President and VP level." ((in 15 reviews)); "Bad managers ." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is always busy putting out fires so no time to pursue employee growth, promotion or useful ideas." ((in 11 reviews)); "Burgeoning middle management is largely hired from outside rather than promoting from within." ((in 4 reviews)); "Layoffs, Management was not as transparent as I would prefer" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Zymergen layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Zymergen locations?

Accepted Answer

Emeryville, San Francisco, New York, Oakland, Boston, Cambridge

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