Does GlobalFoundries pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GlobalFoundries employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GlobalFoundries. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GlobalFoundries?

65% of GlobalFoundries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GlobalFoundries 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GlobalFoundries?

Engineer (216) , Process Engineer (188) , Principal Engineer (155) , Senior Engineer (142) , Intern (105) , Equipment Engineer (94) , Member Of Technical Staff (69) , Manager (59) , Maintenance Technician (56) , Associate Engineer (47) , Senior Process Engineer (44) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (43) , Internship (35) , Process Integration Engineer (35) , Process Technician (35)

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

"Good work life balance and 401k" ((in 243 reviews)); "The benefits are good as is the 401 k but beyond that not much else of redeeming quality." ((in 194 reviews)); "Great people working in the FAB doing everything they can to hold this place together." ((in 164 reviews)); "The have good pay and some bonuses." ((in 142 reviews)); "Colleagues is good and friendly" ((in 121 reviews))

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

"Poor management to grow own employees to manager level" ((in 242 reviews)); "Low salary and did not offer growth potential" ((in 116 reviews)); "Some managers have little or no concept of how ridiculously time" ((in 98 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to what goes on especially if you work a night shift." ((in 54 reviews)); "Low pay and bonuses." ((in 44 reviews))

What are employees saying about GlobalFoundries layoffs in 2026?

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

What GlobalFoundries locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Burlington , Austin , Essex Junction

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3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,416 total reviews)

Tim Breen

72% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

GlobalFoundries has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,416 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GlobalFoundries employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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5.0

Apr 21, 2026

GlobalFoundries Company Review

Design enablement engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, interesting work, many professional development opportunities for employees.

Cons

Not any that I can think of.

GlobalFoundries Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We strive to create an environment where everyone feels supported and valued, and it’s great to know we’re on the right track.

4.0

Jun 9, 2026

Supportive training, but limited team connections

Pvd process technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is willing to help and the training is actually good training

Cons

If I didn’t know someone that worked since I was going to overnights I didn’t really meet anyone on my team except my manager once. Also I wouldn’t know who to reach out like manger wise if I didn’t know someone who already worked here

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Great learning opportunities with a fast-paced environment

Member of technical staff(mts)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies (BCD, high-voltage devices, TCAD) Strong learning opportunities for device physics and process integration Collaborative and knowledgeable engineering teams Good work-life balance compared to industry standards Access to modern tools and simulation environments (TCAD, silicon correlation) Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology nodes and development projects

Cons

Fast pace , nothing cons

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