Comparably Awards

Through new battery materials chemistry, Sila Nano enables lighter, safer, higher energy density lithium-ion batteries for mass adoption of electric vehicles, smarter, longer-lasting portable electronics, and broader use of renewable power sources. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL. Sila Nano works directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 4859

CEO: Gene Berdichevsky

Joining Sila Nanotechnologies - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Sila Nanotechnologies are rated an A+. At Sila Nanotechnologies most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at Sila Nanotechnologies.

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Every week	42%
Once a month	31%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	5%
Never	2%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Sila Nanotechnologies employees earn $85,300. Sila Nanotechnologies ranks in the Top 25% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Sila Nanotechnologies.

Average Salaries at Sila Nanotechnologies by Department

$96k*

Design

$98k*

Marketing

$105k*

Operations

$47k*

Admin

$114k*

Business Dev

$68k*

Finance

$72k*

Customer Support

$113k*

$130k*

$128k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Sila Nanotechnologies, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Once a week	0%
Once a month	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Sila Nanotechnologies ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 80% of employees feel as though Sila Nanotechnologies is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 49% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Sila Nanotechnologies.

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Yes	49%
No	51%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	80%
No	20%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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