Toxic atmosphere and low compensation - Principal Software Engineer Isomorphic Labs Employee Review

1.0
28 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- If you are a "yes" person and not a capable engineer, that is the best place for you - just listen to what your manager says and pretend you're working. - People outside might think you're cool.

Cons

- Company does silent layoffs and follows Amazon principles - Opposite of Alphabet culture - Good scientists that built the company are leaving - Low base compensation - The company is hiring ex-Amazon and ex-fintech managers who have never built anything.

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5.0
23 June 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Super, super smart people who are also incredibly nice and collaborative. Great team dynamic - very collegial and supportive. Everyone is rowing in the same direction. Every person matters and is contributing. Incredible mission - to use AI to accelerate drug discovery, which means more treatments and cures for the people who need them. The work is meaningful. Part of the Alphabet family, with the resources to succeed. The leadership of Demis Hassabis and others who are top in their fields - need I say more?

Cons

Fast-paced start-up culture where people need to adapt quickly and wear multiple hats may not be for everyone, but for those who thrive in this kind of environment and are inspired by the work, there's no better place to be.

4
5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Great place, very meaningful mission.

Cons

Usual startup difficulties coming from very fast growth.

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