Is Waters a good company to work for?

Waters has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,436 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Waters to a friend and 41% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Waters have been left by employees working as Field Service Specialist , Field Service Engineer and Director .

Does Waters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Waters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Waters. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waters?

55% of Waters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Waters 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waters?

Field Service Engineer (49) , Engineer (25) , Manager (25) , Account Manager (22) , Software Engineer (19) , Principal Software Engineer (15) , Senior Scientist (15) , Director (14) , Field Service Specialist (14) , Product Manager (14) , Marketing (11) , Scientist (11) , Software Developer (11) , Intern (10) , Project Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at Waters according to real employee reviews?

"The people I worked with were great and very capable but that is where it ends." ((in 129 reviews)); "Good benefits & 401k" ((in 90 reviews)); "good work life balance 8 out of 10" ((in 51 reviews)); "Not stressful and great colleagues" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Waters according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and you don't get hired from the agency." ((in 55 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lack of qualified managers." ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper Management has abdicated software management to Ph.D.'s who know absolutely nothing about software." ((in 15 reviews)); "These individuals do not align with the organization's vision, undermine senior management and staff, feign productivity while micromanaging, and exhaust dedicated employees." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Waters layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Waters layoffs and their outlook for job security at Waters in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Waters locations?

Milford , Boston , Taunton , Golden , New Castle , San Diego , Philadelphia , Chicago , San Francisco , New York , Raleigh , Houston , Los Angeles , Jersey City , Milford , Dallas , Indianapolis , Santa Barbara , Denver , Seattle , Pittsburgh , Franklin , Waltham , Worcester , Newark , Phillipsburg , Budd Lake , Burlington , Lindon , Provo

Waters reviews

Terrible to none existant pay rises - Software Developer Waters Employee Review

1.0

May 3, 2022

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent work colleagues. Nice offices

Cons

This would be a great job, but I feel cheated and many I work alongside do as well The company has done great these past years. Sales, profits and share price are all at highs, but the treatment of employees that have created this sittuation through their hard work the past few years, has been shocking Over the past three years my cumulative annual pay rises added together are less than 1 decent pay rise, somewhere less than 3%. With inflation between 7-10%, I and everyone I work with have had either no pay rise or 1-2%. This has happened for 3 years in a row meaning everyone is significantly worse off than they were 3 years ago. On top of this we were asked to take -10% pay during covid and then didn't get it back when the company posted huge profits and the share price trippled You employees no longer care about the success of the company because of this. Change this or your company will start to fail as people simply leave or stop working with any conviction to the company

Waters Response

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Thank you for your review. We strive to ensure that all employees at Waters feel valued for their perspective and contributions, are paid at or above market salaries and are afforded ample opportunities for career development and growth. That said, honest conversations about individual pay, performance and advancement should be happening directly with managers. Quarterly conversations along with annual performance and compensation reviews are embedded into Waters’ pay-for-performance culture. A conversation with Waters HR is the next step if an employee believes they are not being properly compensated and/or rewarded for achieving goals and/or exceeding performance expectations.

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5.0

Jun 18, 2026

Cloud engineer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, Great projects

Cons

During my time their I didn't experience any obstacles or challenges their.

2.0

Jul 9, 2026

Field sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers who truly care about putting best foot forward and great technology.

Cons

Compensation has not kept pace with inflation, making it difficult to feel rewarded despite strong performance. * Career progression lacks transparency. Advancement opportunities are limited, and there are no clearly defined milestones or timelines for promotion in some functions. * Organizational priorities and direction frequently change, making it difficult to execute long-term strategies. Communication from senior leadership can feel disconnected from the realities of frontline employees. * The company has become increasingly top-heavy, with decisions often taking a long time to reach the people responsible for execution. * Incentive structures have become less competitive over time, which has negatively affected motivation and retention

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