Google DeepMind
Large (~7,000)
Grafana Labs
Large (~1,700)
Best For
Google DeepMind
Best for: Professionals interested in Google DeepMind
Grafana Labs
Best for: Engineers who want open-source impact with fully remote flexibility and strong WLB
Ratings
Google DeepMindGrafana Labs
4.2
4.1
Overall
4.0
4.3
Work-Life Balance
4.3
4.1
Culture & Values
4.2
4.0
Comp & Benefits
4.0
3.6
Senior Mgmt
4.0
3.8
Career Opps
👍 84% Recommend
👤 88% CEO Approval (CEO)
👍 78% Recommend
👤 71% CEO Approval (Raj Dutt)
Culture Values
Google DeepMind only
🎧 Deep Work / Low Meetings🌈 Diverse & Inclusive🤖 Ethical AI / Safety💎 Strong Comp & Equity🕐 Flexible Hours
Grafana Labs only
🌐 Remote-Friendly🔓 Open Source🪟 Transparent⚖️ Work-Life Balance
Shared
🌱 Learning & Growth⚙️ Engineering-Driven
Pros & Cons
Google DeepMind
- World-class AI research environment with brilliant, collaborative colleagues
- Google-level compensation and benefits with genuine work-life balance
- Google-scale bureaucracy — slow decision-making compared to startups
- Large org means less individual ownership and impact on direction
Grafana Labs
- 100% remote-first across 40+ countries with generous PTO (~30 days) and mandatory shutdown days
- Engineers rate it 4.9/5 — absurdly talented colleagues with strong open-source culture
- Career progression above staff level can be challenging with limited upward mobility
- Product management is sometimes marginalized with engineers holding disproportionate power
Bottom Line
Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind — check Glassdoor for detailed reviews.
Grafana Labs
Choose Grafana Labs if you want deep open-source impact, fully remote flexibility, and excellent WLB — but expect limited career progression above staff level.
Open Roles
Google DeepMind — 105 jobs
🧠 ML / AI
38
📋 Product
18
💻 Engineering
14
🎨 Design
9
📊 Data
5
👤 HR / People
2
📣 Marketing
2
Grafana Labs — 131 jobs
💻 Engineering
69
💼 Sales / GTM
31
📣 Marketing
15
🧠 ML / AI
4
⚖️ Legal
3
💰 Finance
1
👤 HR / People
1
⚙️ Operations
1