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      Mixed feelings - Software Engineer CERN Employee Review

      2.0
      11 Nov 2017
      Software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Incredible environment. Excellent salaries and health insurance. Additionally, it's like working in the heart of Europe.

      Cons

      Permanent contract could arrive, basically based on a lottery (quota, luck, and finally merit), only after 8 years! E.g. After having been a technical student, a fellow, then a staff for 5 years and then a second time staff for three years (for a total of 11 years serving), my group wasn't able to open a permanent position for me, and I was therefore forced to leave.

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      5.0
      22 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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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
      Recommend
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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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