Does Penumbra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penumbra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penumbra. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penumbra?

58% of Penumbra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penumbra 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penumbra?

Production Builder (26) , Production Builder I (18) , Product Builder (17) , Quality Control Inspector (12) , Engineer (10) , Production (10) , Product Builder II (8) , Product Builder I (6) , Production Builder II (6) , Production Supervisor (6) , Analyst (5) , Manager (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Clinical Research Associate (4) , Clinical Specialist (4)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits are good and you can purchase stock at a discount." ((in 40 reviews)); "coworkers are friendly and helpful" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Company culture is good" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Bad management especially QC" ((in 31 reviews)); "I’m sure the low pay offered also had a lot to do with the horrible attitude from management." ((in 22 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((in 20 reviews)); "3) favoritism" ((in 18 reviews)); "Culture is Toxic" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Penumbra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Penumbra locations?

Alameda , Roseville , Oakland , San Francisco , Sacramento , Fremont , Salt Lake City , New York , Detroit , Charlotte , Los Angeles , Elk Grove , Rocklin , Antioch , Castro Valley , Hayward , Livermore , Newark , San Leandro , San Jose , Santa Cruz , Fargo , Cal-Vel

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Penumbra reviews

3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(411 total reviews)

Adam Elsesser

73% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Penumbra has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penumbra 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

411 reviews

3.0

Apr 5, 2016

CRA

Clinical research associate

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Pros

- Good learning experience - had opportunity to juggle multiple roles and projects - mostly young company

Cons

- promotions are not always deserved, some are definitely not merited - inefficient when handling large project, wasting long hours focusing on irrelevant details instead of the main issues. The result is everyone is overworked and underpaid. - poor leadership and management style. Only one person makes the decisions. Reviews do not account for much if you get on their bad side.

3.0

Dec 13, 2015

Great experience, but...

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Lots to like about working in the engineering department at Penumbra: - Highly collaborative - Fast paced - Lots of smart, engaged people - Products make a difference

Cons

Demanding work environment, where recognition and advancement disproportionately go to those who know someone in upper management.

5.0

Sep 16, 2015

Great Work Enviroment

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

It is an open environment where I am allowed to ask questions and learn why things are happening. When I have an idea or an opposing view, I feel like I am listened to and my thoughts are considered. Managers are accessible and seem interested in helping me grow. There is opportunity to grow fast. A lot is expected, but I feel like I am a part of the team instead of an outsider asked to do minor tasks.

Cons

I don't have any cons. I look forward to growing my career here and in the future

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