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23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
37
TOTAL
RATINGS
518

23andMe Company Culture

23andMe Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.7/5
23andMe's Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

23andMe CEO

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Anne Wojcicki 23andMe's CEO
Anne Wojcicki
77 /100

Diversity at 23andMe

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at 23andMe have rated Professional Development, Manager, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at 23andMe

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Women at 23andMe have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

23andMe eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

7

23andMe employees are 7% more likely to recommend 23andMe as a great place to work

45%Promoters
17%Passives
38%Detractors

Working at 23andMe

Working at 23andMe is rated average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. 23andMe employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Professional Development categories, putting 23andMe’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at 23andMe was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at 23andMe

B-

Overall Company Culture at 23andMe is rated B-

Last updated months ago

Top
40%

23andMe ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 37 Employees

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Engineering
78
Engineering78
Product
57
Product57

23andMe Employee Reviews

Out of 52 23andMe employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping 23andMe improve their work culture.

72%
28%
Positive Reviews72%
Constructive Feedback28%

Positive Reviews From 23andMe Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    All equity is worthless and leadership seems afraid to talk about it
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Great colleagues and working environment. Decent perks and employee support.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help.

Constructive Feedback From 23andMe Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Leadership. Social skills. Reading a room
  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    more business opportunities in order for the company to grow and expand
  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    Follow-through on projects and promises.

23andMe Company Information

23andMe Company Overview

23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas.

23andMe was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Anne Wojcicki. Since its inception 20 years ago, 23andMe has grown to 772 employees.

23andMe Mission, Vision & Values

23andMe Mission Statement

Our mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome.

23andMe Vision Statement

In the fall of 2021, 23andMe acquired the innovative telemedicine company Lemonaid Health to transform the primary care experience and make personalized healthcare, powered by genetic and non-genetic data, a reality. Together we are achieving our mission of helping people benefit from the human genome by empowering people to take control of their health and building a healthcare platform that focuses on prevention and wellness.

23andMe Values

  • Think big!
  • We love DNA!
  • Lead with science!
  • Get to Yes or No, quickly!
  • Behind every data point is a human being!
  • We're in this Together!
Headquarter223 N Mathilda Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
United States of America
Websitewww.23andme.com/about
Founding Date2006
Tel6509386305
Company StatusPublic
StockME
Jobswww.23andme.com/careers/
Social Sites

23andMe Competitors

23andMe competitors include Meta, Roche, Genomic Health, and Ancestry. 23andMe ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how 23andMe compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Meta's Logo
    Meta
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Roche's Logo
    Roche
    4.5/5
  3. #3
    Genomic Health's Logo
    Genomic Health
    4.2/5
  4. #4
    23andMe's Logo
    23andMe
    3.7/5
  5. #5
    Ancestry's Logo
    Ancestry
    3.4/5
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23andMe Employees

23andMe has 772 employees. 37 employees at 23andMe have reviewed 23andMe across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 37 23andMe employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at 23andMe are generally satisfied with their total compensation at 23andMe, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at 23andMe are pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at 23andMe are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at 23andMe believe the environment at 23andMe is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at 23andMe is comfortably fast. About 79% of the employees at 23andMe work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at 23andMe are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
23andMe employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at 23andMe report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at 23andMe have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
87% of 23andMe employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
23andMe employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
71% of 23andMe employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining 23andMe - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining 23andMe is that the company was very prepared on their first day. 23andMe employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

23andMe KPIs and OKRs

At 23andMe 40% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of 23andMe's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 23andMe employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes71%
No29%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes40%
No60%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

23andMe CEO & Leadership

Anne Wojcicki 23andMe's CEO
77 /100

23andMe CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2021 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2021 (Large Companies)

23andMe’s CEO Anne Wojcicki started in this role in 2006. Anne’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Anne Wojcicki has won the Best CEOs in 2022. 23andMe’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees in the Engineering department, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to 23andMe’s competitors, Anne Wojcicki ranks right above Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Under Wojcicki’s leadership, 23andMe employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Professional Development. Gender and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where 23andMe could stand to see real improvement.

23andMe Leadership

The 23andMe Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Anne Wojcicki, Head of Therapeutics Kenneth Hillan, and VP, Research Joyce Tung

  • Anne Wojcicki  CEO / President

    Anne Wojcicki CEO / President

    Anne co-founded 23andMe in 2006, three years after the first human genome was sequenced. Her goal was audacious: to help... read more

  • Kenneth Hillan Head of Therapeutics

    Kenneth joined 23andMe in 2019 as Head of Therapeutics. He leads a dedicated discovery research and therapeutic... read more

  • Joyce Tung VP, Research

    Joyce joined 23andMe in 2007 and leads the 23andMe research team, which is responsible for consumer health and ancestry... read more

  • Kathy Hibbs Chief Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer

    Kathy Hibbs, Esq. joined 23andMe as Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer in 2014. Kathy brings more than 20 years of legal... read more

  • Steve Lemon VP, Engineering

    Steve joined 23andMe in 2010 and is responsible for product and engineering. Prior to 23andMe, Steve was VP of... read more

  • Tracy Keim VP, Consumer Marketing, Brand

    Tracy joined 23andMe in 2013 to lead the company’s brand and product marketing efforts. She has extensive experience in... read more

  • Arnab Chowdry VP, Genetic Technology

    Arnab joined 23andMe in 2009 and is the architect of 23andMe’s platform for processing genetic data. Among other duties,... read more

  • Katie Watson VP, Communications

    Katie joined 23andMe in 2018 to lead the company’s internal and external communications efforts. In her role, Katie is... read more

  • Mike Polcari VP, Chief Architect

    Mike Polcari joined the company in 2008 helped build the team of engineers who develop the company’s core technology,... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at 23andMe

Diverse employees at 23andMe score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing 23andMe in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at 23andMe across various culture dimensions.

Fostering a workplace that embodies respect and transparency, helps us empower one another, and provides access to opportunity for all employees.,,,ALL OF US ARE LINKED BY A SHARED THREAD – DNA.,23andMe is based on the foundation that all of us are linked by a shared thread – DNA – that we are genetically 99.5% the same. We share so much in common, yet if you are an underrepresented minority, have a disability, or are simply different, you will disproportionately experience injustices and prejudice that can put lives on completely different trajectories.,,Investing our time, effort, and resources into improving Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is simply the right thing to do.,,,WE BUILD AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE.,23andWe, a grassroots group of employee volunteers, drives our company’s DEI initiatives around hiring; employee experience; product and research; and the community. 23andWe is responsible for organizing internal events such as our DEI Book Club, internal podcasts, and external Speaker Series.,,In addition, 23andWe is involved in ensuring we have equal representation in our hiring processes, our product, partnerships, and nonprofit organizations we support.,,,WE VALUE THE WHOLE SELF.,We want all of our employees to feel like they belong at 23andMe. We provide safe spaces for them to network, organize, and build community to make impactful changes.,,Our employee resource groups, including Blacks@, Neurodiversity, Femingineers, LGBTQ+, 23andHear, and Parents@, are employee–led groups who join together around shared interests, life experiences, or characteristics to support each other and have their voices elevated within the company and community.,,Our 23andGROW learning and development program provides continuous training to ensure that all employees have the tools to help their colleagues feel like they belong. These training sessions include Unconscious Bias, Microaggressions, and Allyship and Inclusivity.,,Our mentorship program provides a platform for employees from all backgrounds and levels to come together in order to impact each other’s lives and experiences in a meaningful way.,,,WE CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES.,Sharing what makes us unique brings acceptance, empathy, and an overall healthy sense of community. We proudly celebrate cultural holidays and celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Pride Month, Juneteenth, Disability Pride, and Diwali.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 84/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Men 92/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 94/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 50/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Men 81/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 76/100
Department - Engineering

23andMe Perks & Benefits

Free Genotyping Spring Health Mental Wellness Benefit Family Planning Benefit Back-Up Child & Elder Care Student Loan Assistance Winter & Summer GENE-US RESET Pet Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

23andMe PTO

23andMe's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is 23andMe's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 60% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. 23andMe's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time20%
Vacation Policy60%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution20%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes20%
No80%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo25%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, 23andMe applied for 30 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 87% were approved, 3% certified-withdrawn, and 10% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at 23andMe unveil that 3 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by 23andMe after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

23andMe has a total of 772 employees

30
Total Applied
  • 87% Granted (26 out of 30)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 30)
  • 10% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 30)
  • 3% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 30)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let 23andMe Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in 23andMe on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
44%
Engineering
21%
IT
9%
Marketing
6%
Operations
6%
Other
15%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
32%
Mountain View
24%
Palo Alto
9%
New York City
6%
Antioch
3%
Other
26%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding 23andMe

What is 23andMe address?

23andMe location is at 223 N Mathilda Ave

Who is the CEO of 23andMe?

23andMe CEO is Anne Wojcicki, their score by employees is 77

What are the salaries in 23andMe

The average salary for employees in 23andMe is 131423$

What is 23andMe eNPS?

The eNPS for 23andMe is 7

How many employees work in 23andMe?

23andMe has 772 employees

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