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HQvillarodin Bourget
Founded1954
Employees2704
Posted (30d)21

[01] HIRING NOW

See CERN's current openings.

We update these listings as we find new roles and learn that others have closed.

Open roles

25

Posted (30d)

21

Posted (7d)

7

Posted range

—

Roles with the most current openings

Software Engineer
5 roles
Electrical / Hardware Engineer
4 roles
Industrial Automation
3 roles
Semiconductor / Chip Design
3 roles
Embedded / Firmware Engineer
2 roles

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[03] GLASSDOOR PULSE

How candidates rate the loop at CERN.

Aggregated from public reviews and interview reports. The numbers refresh as the source pool grows.

4.4★· 854 reviews

Top 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.
  • Health insurance (with 80-95% cover on everything + dental)
  • Good Environment, Higly international, Good People

Top cons

  • Maybe the primary communication method could be email instead of phone calls? I sometimes miss phone calls, but will check every email.
  • There are no cons other than the main salary being too low for Switzerland standards
  • Difficult to get a full time position (Staff)

Interview difficulty

Easy
25%
Medium
75%

Offer outcome

Got offer
40%
No offer
60%

[04] COMPENSATION

What CERN pays.

Compensation depends on the role and location. Check the individual postings below for employer-provided salary information.

Concrete perks mentioned in job postings

  • 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure
  • Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme
  • Membership of the CERN Pension Fund
  • Family, child and infant monthly allowances
  • Relocation package depending on individual circumstances
  • Possibility to extend contracts up to 8 years

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[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP

U.S.-only hiring history.

CERN has no H-1B petition history we can find.

No H1B sponsorship history

Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).

[06] KEY FACTS

Founded

1954

Employees

2.7K

2024

Data: Wikidata (CC0) · Q42944

[08] ABOUT

What CERN does.

CERN explores the fundamental structure of the universe through advanced scientific research.

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, operates the world's largest particle physics laboratory. It conducts groundbreaking research using complex scientific instruments to study fundamental particles and their interactions, contributing to our understanding of the universe's laws.

Founded

1954

HQ

villarodin Bourget

Founder

—

Employees

2.7K

2024

Source: Wikidata · QID Q42944

[09] CULTURE

What employees actually say about CERN.

Aggregated review scores from 638 employees on Comparably.

B

75/100 overall

CEO

Fabiola Gianotti

75/100 rating

Compensation

93/100

Leadership

77/100

Perks

93/100

Team

73/100

[10] USER-FACING APP

What users say about CERN's app.

Aggregate ratings from the iOS App Store and Google Play. A consumer-facing app is the most direct signal of what CERN ships to the world.

iOS App Store

4.5★★★★★

201 reviews

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[11] AT CERN

The honest take.

CERN fosters a dynamic, inclusive community where innovation and collaboration thrive.

WORK-LIFE

Work-life balance

Varies dramatically by team even within the same company. Ask specific questions during interviews about on-call expectations and typical hours.

WHO THRIVES

Who thrives here

Self-directed people who can navigate ambiguity and communicate effectively. Technical skills matter, but so does the ability to work well with others.

WATCH OUT

Things to watch

Layoffs can happen regardless of your performance. Don't over-index on any single company. Build transferable skills and maintain your network.

[12] INTERVIEW PREP

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[13] HOW TO APPLY

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[16] FAQ

Questions people ask about CERN.

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