Unprepared Management and High Layoff Rate
Pros
Great office park with shuttle, gym, free EV charging, and group activities. Flexible time off and subsidized lunches.
Cons
Frequent shifts in priorities driven by leadership’s interest in exploring new modalities sometimes outpace the organization's expertise in those areas. This can result in misaligned project goals and in-lab efforts being directed toward work that ultimately isn’t impactful. While the pace of change is ambitious, it’s not always supported by strategic planning or the technical depth needed to execute effectively, leading to avoidable delays and resource strain—especially challenging given existing budget and timeline constraints. Leadership has also highlighted to external partners the long hours scientists put in, presenting it as a sign of dedication. However, this often stems from limited planning and support rather than a sustainable or scalable approach, and can lead to employee burnout over time.