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Gates Foundation

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Grateful to work here - Senior Research Scientist Gates Foundation Employee Review

5.0
5 Jan 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, wonderful mission, very high caliber colleagues

Cons

Is billionaire philanthropy the best way to change the world? Self congratulatory culture, but not always very self aware. Limited growth potential, more designed as a place to end your career.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
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Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

These could be pros for some but travel and ambiguity are things to deal with

3.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

Cons

Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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