Move fast, take ownership, work with exceptional people - Anonymous employee KoBold Metals Employee Review

5.0
Feb 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

** Exceptional leadership that genuinely walks the talk and backs priorities with real time, focus, and investment ** Smart, kind, and modest colleagues with low ego; people are generous with their time and quick to give credit ** Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with high ownership and real responsibility ** Strong culture of scientific thinking and intellectual honesty ** High transparency, with most internal communication happening in real time on Slack ** Fully remote work with flexibility, and encouragement to use AI to work more effectively ** The interview process can be long and is very thorough, but it's clear they put real effort into getting the right people in the door

Cons

** Not for everyone; the pace is fast and expectations are high ** Limited hand-holding or formal training - people are expected to know their craft and take ownership early ** Fully remote setup can be challenging for those who prefer more structure or in-person mentorship

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5.0
Mar 2, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

* The caliber of people here is exceptionally high across every discipline. * Despite significant growth, KoBold remains agile; able to move from idea to real-world action quickly. * The culture is interdisciplinary, collaborative, and transparent, built on genuinely great people. * The company remains very ambitious, is resourced appropriately, and tackles very hard problems. * KoBold's ethics aren't just stated values; they're lived out in the everyday workplace. * Leadership is engaged and effective, holding firm on both the company's direction and its standards.

Cons

* Comp is competitive but given the caliber of folks it could be higher.

1.0
May 3, 2026
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Pros

We’re all Explorers… Made one amazing (previously well-known) “discovery” using our ultra proprietary Artificial Intelligence technology!

Cons

Bait and switch recruiting tactics. Be prepared to be hired in with an important sounding job title, then given menial tasks commensurate with what would be assigned to an intern. If you express any discontent with that arrangement or the ridiculous workload (and awful, toxic working environment), be prepared for dismissal. Also be prepared for public ridicule and harassment for minor infractions (for tasks way below you and for which you will have received 0 training). This is what I have personally seen over the years, particularly within a finance organization run by 2 “large and in charge” ladies (both of whom are incompetent, among other things). Do not walk away from your current job to take an “opportunity” here. You will regret it.

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