Never jump on a sinking boat - Engineer Masimo Employee Review

1.0
Nov 28, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Industry average pay, good co-workers, working on devices that help people

Cons

Masimo used to have good ratings as a good place to work for, but after covid hit, it took a drastic fall. People are overworked, stressed, and management only increases pressures. Most engineers have complained they no longer know what's going on and everything is a confusing mess. The timelines are completely unrealistic and focus is on schedules instead of quality. People are leaving left and right and people that have worked there for 10+ years are "retiring early." The rumors flying around is that when covid hit, competition skyrocketed and Masimo was caught with their pants down with no new innovation. Management has panicked and is frantically trying to force new ideas and reduce costs in preparation for when demand drops and the world realizes Masimo has nothing to offer. If you are considering this company, be sure to ask why there is an opening. If the answer is: there's a lot of work to do; you'll know you're going to be overworked to cover for the people that are leaving. Masimo will offer high RSUs because they will push you so hard that you won't want to stay long enough for them to mature - that is, if the company survives that long.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Realistic expectations, Variety of work, Good management.

Cons

Recent acquisition, still uncertain of new leadership and direction of company.

1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Danaher came in and this new ceo will be better than the last one. Innovative devices that make a real difference in clinical environments. Talented, dedicated engineers and individual contributors who are passionate about quality and results. Competitive benefits and resources supporting the technical work.

Cons

senior leadership appear disconnected from actual operations. They often seem to know little about the day-to-day realities and contribute minimal practical value, leading to poor decisions, bottlenecks, and wasted effort for the teams doing the real work. Increasing bureaucracy and top-heavy structure that slows down progress despite the strong capabilities of the people on the ground. A noticeable gap between executive influence and actual impact, which is frustrating even as a newcomer observing it. Key talent and legacy know-how are leaving at a concerning rate, which makes newcomers like me nervous about the company’s long-term knowledge retention and stability. Gossip is rampant, further eroding trust and team cohesion.

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