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Zymergen brings unparalleled scale and efficiency to the traditionally slow process of strain optimization. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 19

TOTAL RATINGS: 181

CEO: Joshua Hoffman

Zymergen Company Culture

Zymergen Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.5/5

Zymergen's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Compensation

Manager

Perks & Benefits

Happiness

eNPS

Zymergen CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Joshua Hoffman

56 /100

Diversity at Zymergen

N/A

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Women at Zymergen

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Women at Zymergen have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored

Zymergen 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?"

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-22

Zymergen employees are -22% more likely to recommend Zymergen as a great place to work

28%	Promoters
22%	Passives
50%	Detractors

Working at Zymergen

Working at Zymergen is rated below average by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. Zymergen employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Zymergen’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Zymergen was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Zymergen

Overall Company Culture at Zymergen is rated D

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15%

Zymergen ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Zymergen Employee Reviews

Out of 22 Zymergen employee reviews, 47% were positive. The remaining 53% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Zymergen improve their work culture.

47%

53%

Positive Reviews	47%
Constructive Feedback	53%

Positive Reviews From Zymergen Employees

What are some of the best things about your team?
Great grouo if people with skls and enthusiasm.
Anonymous Review
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Fair and above average of area
Anonymous Review
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Good package health and additional benefits
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Zymergen Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Communication and leadership across the organization. Zymergen is a clique led by a few ex McKinsey and DSM executives who have little true business building expertise. Opportunities are over hyped and the concern is that investor expectations will not be managed.
Anonymous Review
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Too many meeting little accomplishments
Anonymous Review
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Less meetings and better leaders
Anonymous Review

Zymergen Company Information

Zymergen Company Overview

Zymergen brings unparalleled scale and efficiency to the traditionally slow process of strain optimization.

Headquarter	6121 Hollis St, Suite 700 Emeryville, CA United States of America
Website	www.zymergen.com
Founding Date	2013
Tel	415-801-8073
Company Status	Private

Zymergen Competitors

Zymergen competitors include Freenome and Twist Bioscience. Zymergen ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Zymergen compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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Zymergen Employees

19 employees at Zymergen have reviewed Zymergen 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 19 Zymergen employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at Zymergen are not very pleased with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Zymergen are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Zymergen believe the environment at Zymergen is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Zymergen is comfortably fast. About 20% of the employees at Zymergen work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Zymergen - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Zymergen is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Zymergen employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.

Zymergen Employee Onboarding

Zymergen KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Zymergen employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Zymergen's KPIs and OKRs.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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Zymergen KPIs & OKRs

Zymergen CEO & Leadership

Zymergen CEO - Joshua Hoffman

56 /100

Joshua’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Joshua in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Joshua Hoffman’s employees rank Zymergen in the Top 35% for Compensation, in the Top 35% for Manager, and in the Top 35% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Zymergen’s competitors, Joshua Hoffman ranks below both Twist Bioscience CEO Emily Leproust and Freenome CEO MIke Nolan.

Zymergen Leadership

The Zymergen Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Joshua Hoffman, CTO Aaron Kimball, and VP of Finance Enakshi Singh

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Zymergen Salaries

How much does Zymergen pay?

How much do people at Zymergen get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Zymergen is $130,770, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $151,070, or $72 per hour.

At Zymergen, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $300,592 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,674 annually. Average Zymergen salaries by department include: Legal at $300,591, Engineering at $145,836, Business Development at $132,004, and Operations at $117,545. Half of Zymergen salaries are above $151,070.

7 employees at Zymergen rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 7 employees at Zymergen rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Zymergen Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $79k	$79k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $114k	$114k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $150k	$150k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $215k	$215k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $284k	$284k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $360k	$360k	100th Percentile

$130,770^*

Average Compensation

$151,070^*

Median Compensation

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

Zymergen Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Zymergen

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Zymergen across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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Zymergen Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance

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Zymergen PTO

Zymergen's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Zymergen's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Zymergen's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	100%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	100%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Zymergen PTO Policy

Zymergen Careers

Zymergen Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Zymergen applied for 14 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

86% Granted (12 out of 14)
0% Denied ( out of 14)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 14)
14% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 14)

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

Let Zymergen Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Zymergen on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	54%
	Product	15%
	Engineering	15%
	IT	8%
	HR	8%

Candidates By Location

	San Francisco	38%
	San Bruno	8%
	Emeryville	8%
	Akron	8%
	New York City	8%
	Other	31%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Zymergen

What is Zymergen address?

Zymergen location is at 6121 Hollis St, Suite 700

Who is the CEO of Zymergen?

Zymergen CEO is Joshua Hoffman, their score by employees is 56

What is Zymergen eNPS?

The eNPS for Zymergen is -22

What is the salary for Product Manager in Zymergen?

Product Manager average salary in the US is 129k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Zymergen?

The average salaries for Engineering in Zymergen is 146k

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