Does MaxLinear pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MaxLinear employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MaxLinear. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MaxLinear?

52% of MaxLinear employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MaxLinear 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MaxLinear?

Engineer (19) , Staff Engineer (16) , Software Engineer (14) , Senior Software Engineer (13) , Senior Staff Engineer (12) , Systems Engineer (10) , Senior Engineer (6) , Senior Systems Engineer (6) , Manager (5) , Staff Software Engineer (5) , Applications Engineer (4) , Communication Systems Engineer (4) , Design Verification Engineer (4) , Director (4) , Principal Engineer (4)

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

"Good people to work and env" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good Salary and get to learn more" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good Colleagues that help you onboard" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good place to learn and grow" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good working environment and have really good benefits." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"bad management and no added amenties" ((in 29 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 20 reviews)); "Easy layoffs and no body knows when you will recieve mail suddenly" ((in 14 reviews)); "Do not fully trust your manager’s opinion/suggestion, especially, when there is no another manager around and willing to prove that it wasn’t your idea to do it this way." ((in 10 reviews)); "1. Long hours" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about MaxLinear layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MaxLinear locations?

Carlsbad , San Diego , Irvine , San Jose , China , Los Angeles , Orange , Waltham , Israel

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MaxLinear reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(346 total reviews)

Dr. Kishore Seendripu

42% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

MaxLinear has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 346 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MaxLinear 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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Reviews by job title

346 reviews

5.0

Jul 16, 2024

Good learning

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great learning good people. Great managers

Cons

Low comp . Too much re organization

3.0

Jun 26, 2024

Work culture

Staff power systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of scope for interaction with senior folks in the company.

Cons

There are plenty of learning opportunities but limited bandwidth for work.

5.0

Mar 26, 2024

Great place to work and gain technical depth and breadth

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're seeking to expand your expertise in SOC design and IC product life cycle, this is the place to be. The leadership fosters a culture of innovation, actively encouraging employees to explore new ideas and take calculated risks. What sets this company apart is the accessibility and down-to-earth nature of the leadership team. You can approach them with any question or idea, knowing you'll be heard. Overall, it's a great place for personal and professional growth. Overall decent pay with generous RSUs

Cons

Climbing the technical ladder might seem more accessible compared to the managerial ladder

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