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Illumina

#140

"Building the future of biotech"

Biotech San Diego, CA 8,400 employees Founded 1998 Mostly In-Office

Illumina is a leading enterprise biotech company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Founded in 1998, the company employs 8,400 people and is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace excellence.

94

Overall Score

+5
CEO Approval99%
Recommend94%
Positive Outlook93%
Interview Difficulty3.0/5

Score Breakdown

Performance Radar

CultureCompensationBenefitsWork-Life BalanceCareer GrowthDiversity & InclusionInnovationLeadershipRemote Friendliness0255075100

Dimension Scores

Culture88
Compensation88
Benefits99
Work-Life Balance99
Career Growth99
Diversity & Inclusion90
Innovation95
Leadership95
Remote Friendliness98

Ranking History

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Salary Ranges

Research Scientist

$97KMedian: $135K$166K

Clinical Research Associate

$73KMedian: $103K$136K

Biotech Engineer

$99KMedian: $143K$190K

VP R&D

$198KMedian: $297K$377K

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) Match

Up to 6% match

Paid Parental Leave

20 weeks paid

Remote Work

Stock Options/RSUs

Unlimited PTO

Flexible time off policy

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $15,000/year

Mental Health Support

Gym/Wellness Stipend

Free Meals/Snacks

Sabbatical Program

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Reviews

"Competitive pay and excellent benefits. Would recommend to anyone in the industry."

Quinn B.

HR Director · Nov 2025

"Solid workplace with room for improvement in communication."

Drew H.

Data Analyst · Oct 2025

"Work-life balance could be better during peak seasons."

Cameron F.

Sales Manager · Jul 2025

Awards & Recognition

Best Benefits

Glassdoor · 2024

Employee Choice Award

Forbes · 2025

Top Tech Employer

Fortune · 2024

Top Employer

Forbes · 2026

99%

CEO Approval

Jacob Thaysen

94%

Recommend

Would recommend

93%

Positive Outlook

Business outlook

3.0/5

Interview

Difficulty rating