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      Exciting and challenging! - Software Engineer CERN Employee Review

      5.0
      5 Jul 2011
      Software engineer
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      Pros

      Some of the smartest people in the world! (From all over the world!) THIS IS WHERE SCIENCE HAPPENS TODAY! The ability to take part into humanity's advance in our understanding of the universe. The highest amount of Nobel prize winners per square meter. :D Many breakthrough inventions happened and are happening here. *Just down the hall from my office a World Wide Web was invented. :) Cafeteria is nice. Nice location. Salary is tax free. (and usually quite adequate)

      Cons

      People work very hard here and work/life balance is not good for everyone. People exceptionally smart, so the competition is very tough. In Geneva, every shop is closed after 7pm ... /: Politics.

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      5.0
      22 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The employment process is very smooth and supportive. The technical team interviewed me for technical skills, and the HR is very supportive and helpful. Especially I haven't been employed by CERN previously, so I have a lot of questions. The employment team is very helpful and answered all my questions patiently. Also I like the job and my work very much.

      Cons

      Maybe the primary communication method could be email instead of phone calls? I sometimes miss phone calls, but will check every email.

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      5.0
      16 Oct 2025
      Anonymous intern
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      Pros

      Interesting work and projects Talented work force Lots of opportunities to learn

      Cons

      Expensive area Should learn French to an intermediate level

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