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?

73% of GlobalFoundries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GlobalFoundries 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GlobalFoundries?

Engineer (217) , Process Engineer (188) , Principal Engineer (157) , Senior Engineer (142) , Intern (106) , Equipment Engineer (97) , Member Of Technical Staff (69) , Manager (59) , Maintenance Technician (56) , Associate Engineer (49) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (44) , Senior Process Engineer (44) , 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" ((in 246 reviews)); "The benefits are good as is the 401 k but beyond that not much else of redeeming quality." ((in 190 reviews)); "Great people working in the FAB doing everything they can to hold this place together." ((in 168 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus quarterly" ((in 133 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and easy to work with in Fab 10 (East Fishkill)." ((in 120 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 127 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 55 reviews)); "Very poor Senior leadership" ((in 42 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.

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3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,406 total reviews)

Tim Breen

80% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

GlobalFoundries has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,406 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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3K reviews

4.0

Jul 3, 2026

Decent entry point into semiconductor manufacturing

Equipment engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Workload was manageable most of the time. Colleagues were generally friendly and approachable. Good foundational exposure to fab operations for someone new to the industry.

Cons

Role delegation and tasking could be more structured — some inefficiency there. Previous systems are outdated and the company is mid-transition to newer systems, which creates friction. Expected to self-direct problem-solving without much structured support, which works for some but not everyone.

4.0

Jul 2, 2026

Great work mode flexibility, but low salary and exposure

Senior engineer ate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Work Mode Flexibility is the best part

Cons

Lack of exposure and less salary as per industry standards.

3.0

Jun 30, 2026

Supportive environment with limited career growth options

Associate engineer

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Pros

A good place to work with a supportive environment and opportunities to gain valuable experience.

Cons

Career growth can be limited, with fewer opportunities for promotions and salary increments.

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