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Zymergen Company Culture
Zymergen Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Zymergen's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
BManager
BPerks & Benefits
BHappiness
CeNPS
CZymergen CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joshua Hoffman
56 /100
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Diversity at Zymergen
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Zymergen
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
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
D
Overall Company Culture at Zymergen is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Zymergen ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterZymergen 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.
| 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.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Fair and above average of area
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Good package health and additional benefits
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.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Too many meeting little accomplishments
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Less meetings and better leaders
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.
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 KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Zymergen employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Zymergen's KPIs and OKRs.
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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
Joshua Hoffman CEO / President
Joshua Hoffman serves as the CEO / President of Zymergen.
Aaron Kimball CTO
Aaron Kimball serves as the CTO of Zymergen, Inc.. Aaron started at Zymergen, Inc. in May of 2014. Aaron currently... read more
Enakshi Singh VP of Finance
Enakshi Singh serves as the VP of Finance of Zymergen, Inc.. Enakshi started at Zymergen, Inc. in Aug of 2014. Enakshi... read more
Joachim Ritter VP Research & Technology
Joachim Ritter serves as the VP Research & Technology of Zymergen, Inc.. Joachim started at Zymergen, Inc. in Jan of... read more
Dmitriy Ryaboy VP Software Engineering
Dmitriy Ryaboy serves as the VP Software Engineering of Zymergen, Inc.. Dmitriy started at Zymergen, Inc. in Oct of... read more
Brian Taylor VP Business Development
Brian Taylor serves as the VP Business Development of Zymergen, Inc.. Brian started at Zymergen, Inc. in May of 2018....
Tom Stephenson Chief Commercial Officer
Tom Stephenson serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Zymergen, Inc.. Tom started at Zymergen, Inc. in March of 2017.... read more
David McLoughlin Vice President - Automation
David McLoughlin serves as the Vice President - Automation of Zymergen, Inc.. David started at Zymergen, Inc. in April... read more
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: IT at $124,871, Product at $148,070, Legal at $300,591, 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.
| 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
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
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Zymergen Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
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.
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Zymergen Careers
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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
14
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 Senior Developer in Zymergen?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 151k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Zymergen?
The average salaries for Business Development in Zymergen is 132k
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