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Lawrence Berkeley Lab

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Almost a decade in and wouldn't want to work anywhere else - Computer Systems Engineer IV Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
29 Sept 2021
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Pros

Brilliant, talented people - multiple Nobel prize laureates, National Academy of Sciences members, and global experts in their fields. An organizational concern for the well-being of their workers that's embraced and encouraged by leadership. Strong culture, and promotion of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. A good work-life balance but also opportunities to advance - I've seen lots of people make the leap from individual contributor to leadership. Employee safety, both physically and mentally/emotionally is a top focus. People seem to see the benefits of telecommuting and flexible hours.

Cons

Salary and benefits, it's just hard to compete with Silicon Valley / San Francisco private sector.

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5.0
4 May 2026
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Pros

Interesting work and beautiful environment

Cons

Space can be a bit tight

3.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

Beautiful location, you oversee the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Research environment, great bridge for academics to transition to a more applied research. Benefits quite good

Cons

Low wages, especially in the scientific staff. Basically no career progression. Offices are a mixed bags (some departments have brand new buildings, others have very old buildings). Do not rely on their immigration services to get anything beyond temporary work visas.

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