Gates Foundation

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Hard problems, amazing colleagues - Program Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

5.0

Aug 3, 2016

Program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Incredibly talented colleagues. Super sharp with deep experience in their field - Hard and meaningful problems (financial services for the poor, malaria vector control, agricultural development, etc) - Willingness to take bets and apply serious resources to promising solution

Cons

- Has become more bureaucratic over time - Overemphasis on presentation/performance in talking with leadership about team progress - unclear career path for younger employees

Gates Foundation Response

Thanks so much for your review. It's always great to get such constructive feedback.

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5.0

Apr 24, 2026

Senior program officer

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CEO approval

Business outlook

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

Jun 8, 2026

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

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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