Does Kernel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kernel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kernel. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kernel?

73% of Kernel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kernel 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kernel?

Research Scientist (3) , Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at Kernel according to real employee reviews?

"Brilliant colleagues from many fields of science and engineering, from the top labs and companies in the world, working as a tight" ((in 5 reviews)); "Competitive benefits" ((in 4 reviews)); "The company's CEO is an amazing human being." ((in 3 reviews)); "These are the most brilliant people I've ever worked with." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kernel according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours (this company is not for you if you aren't willing to put work first)" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kernel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kernel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Kernel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Kernel locations?

Los Angeles , Culver City , Venice , Nyack

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Item: Kernel
Rating: 5
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

4.3

73% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

Ryan Field

100% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

Kernel has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Kernel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

35 reviews

5.0

Sep 12, 2017

Great Company, Amazing mission

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kernel's technology is focused on solving some of the worlds toughest problems. The employees, advisors and consultants are leaders within their fields. Bryan Johnson brings the passion and vision for neuroscience as the next great frontier for humans. Demanding but rewarding work environment. Amazing perks.

Cons

None, great place to work

5.0

Sep 8, 2017

My Dream Job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for Kernel is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of neuroscience. The company has amazing employees, exciting projects, extremely good access to external advisors, and very nice benefits and perks. The company's CEO is an amazing human being. Kernel is growing very fast.

Cons

Struggling to find any issues.

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