Sila Nanotechnologies Culture | Comparably
Sila Nanotechnologies Claimed Company
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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PARTICIPANTS
174
TOTAL
RATINGS
4859

Sila Nanotechnologies Company Culture

Sila Nanotechnologies Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Sila Nanotechnologies CEO

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Gene Berdichevsky Sila Nanotechnologies' CEO
Gene Berdichevsky
91 /100

Diversity at Sila Nanotechnologies

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B+

Diverse employees at Sila Nanotechnologies have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Sila Nanotechnologies

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B-

Women at Sila Nanotechnologies have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Sila Nanotechnologies 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

60

Sila Nanotechnologies employees are 60% more likely to recommend Sila Nanotechnologies as a great place to work

70%Promoters
20%Passives
10%Detractors

Working at Sila Nanotechnologies

Working at Sila Nanotechnologies is rated highly by 174 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sila Nanotechnologies employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting Sila Nanotechnologies’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Sila Nanotechnologies was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Sila Nanotechnologies

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Overall Company Culture at Sila Nanotechnologies is rated A

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Sila Nanotechnologies ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 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 174 Employees

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Finance
93
Finance93
Programs
88
Programs88
R&D Operations
88
R&D Operations88
Strategy
88
Strategy88
Process Development
87
Process Development87
IT & Data Systems
86
IT & Data Systems86
Research
85
Research85
Battery Development
84
Battery Development84
Operations
84
Operations84
Battery Engineering
83
Battery Engineering83
Manufacturing Operations
76
Manufacturing Operations76
People & Culture
74
People & Culture74

Sila Nanotechnologies Employee Reviews

Out of 920 Sila Nanotechnologies employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sila Nanotechnologies improve their work culture.

91%
9%
Positive Reviews91%
Constructive Feedback9%

Positive Reviews From Sila Nanotechnologies Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They set ambitious goals and try to keep the company informed about our strategy and progress on a regular basis.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The culture is very social very inclusive. People are always willing to help even if outside of formal responsibilities.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They work hard, are dedicated and smart, but also humble and considerate. Always willing to help.

Constructive Feedback From Sila Nanotechnologies Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    It would be helpful if we had improved clarity around role boundaries and collaboration points. I would also like for us to practice giving feedback more directly, especially when it is constructive.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Having some form of liquidity for the stocks would make a substantial difference in my life
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    I'm just feeling really tired and burnt out. More PTO would be helpful for where I'm at right now.

Sila Nanotechnologies Company Information

Sila Nanotechnologies Company Overview

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.

Sila Nanotechnologies was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Gene Berdichevsky. Since its inception 15 years ago, Sila Nanotechnologies has grown to 310 employees.

Sila Nanotechnologies Mission, Vision & Values

Sila Nanotechnologies Mission Statement

Power the world's transition to clean energy.

Sila Nanotechnologies Values

  • Master your craft.
  • Find and face facts.
  • Own it.
  • Win together.
Headquarter2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
United States of America
Websitesilanano.com/
Founding Date2011
Tel4084757452
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.silannao.com/careers
Social Sites
  • Sila engineers lithium-ion battery materials to power our future. And Sila is powered by a diverse team of engineers, researchers, builders, and problem-solvers with a variety of expertise. Meet our people, also known as Silazens.
  • To think big, you have to invent small. Sila's next-gen lithium-ion battery material powers the WHOOP 4.0 today, and that same material can power our electric future.

Sila Nanotechnologies Employees

Sila Nanotechnologies has 310 employees. 174 employees at Sila Nanotechnologies have reviewed Sila Nanotechnologies 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 174 Sila Nanotechnologies employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Sila Nanotechnologies are pleased with their total compensation at Sila Nanotechnologies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Sila Nanotechnologies are extremely happy with their team. 174 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Sila Nanotechnologies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Sila Nanotechnologies believe the environment at Sila Nanotechnologies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sila Nanotechnologies is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Sila Nanotechnologies work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Sila Nanotechnologies are 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
Sila Nanotechnologies employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sila Nanotechnologies report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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94% of Sila Nanotechnologies employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sila Nanotechnologies employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
76% of Sila Nanotechnologies employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sila Nanotechnologies employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Sila Nanotechnologies employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Sila Nanotechnologies - Employee Onboarding

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.

Sila Nanotechnologies KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Sila Nanotechnologies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 164 Sila Nanotechnologies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 158 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes96%
No4%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Diversity & Inclusion at Sila Nanotechnologies

Diverse employees at Sila Nanotechnologies score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing Sila Nanotechnologies in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sila Nanotechnologies across various culture dimensions.

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 90/100
Department - Process Development
Men 90/100
Department - Battery Development
Diverse Employees 88/100
Department - Battery Development

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 72/100
Department - People & Culture
Men 80/100
Department - Manufacturing Operations
Diverse Employees 74/100
Department - Manufacturing Operations

Sila Nanotechnologies Perks & 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
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Unique Office Space

Sila Nanotechnologies PTO

Sila Nanotechnologies' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Sila Nanotechnologies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Sila Nanotechnologies Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sila Nanotechnologies

What is Sila Nanotechnologies address?

Sila Nanotechnologies location is at 2470 Mariner Square Loop

Who is the CEO of Sila Nanotechnologies?

Sila Nanotechnologies CEO is Gene Berdichevsky, their score by employees is 91

What is Sila Nanotechnologies eNPS?

The eNPS for Sila Nanotechnologies is 60

How many employees work in Sila Nanotechnologies?

Sila Nanotechnologies has 310 employees

What are the benefits at Sila Nanotechnologies?

Sila Nanotechnologies perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Free Food, Pet-Friendly, Company Social Outings & Unique Office Space

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