Does Cinder pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cinder employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cinder. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cinder?

90% of Cinder employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cinder 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cinder?

Validation Engineer (10) , Automation Engineer (6) , Validation Technician (4) , Lab Support Technician (3) , Senior Validation Engineer (3) , Lead Validation Engineer (2) , QA Tester (2) , Software Validation Engineer (2)

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

"Benefits are good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Greats collaborative teams with great team members and management, hourly pay (only work 40 hours/week and that's it), 12 days of PTO, get to work with cool new tech, decent insurance prices, 2 days WFH a week, relaxed work atmosphere, flexible work times to account for appointments, great starting pay for no experience, fantastic entry level position for new grads to get software engineering experience." ((in 4 reviews)); "Easy to reach out to leadership and HR for questions, requests, etc" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Not much growth available, Pay was not bad but would've been nice to see it grow after hard work." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cinder layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Cinder locations?

Hillsboro , Portland , Beaverton , Santa Clara , Ellensburg , Vancouver , Panama City

Cinder reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(69 total reviews)

RYAN HOPPES

93% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

Cinder has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 69 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Cinder employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

69 reviews

5.0

May 31, 2025

Great Place to learn and grow

Power bi developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture and strong opportunities for career growth. The management is highly supportive and encourages innovation and learning.

Cons

Dynamic work may require quick adaptability.

4.0

Mar 28, 2025

Close knit small business

Senior validation engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great communication and transparency. Pay is competetive. Work/life balance is par none, especially for the tech contracting field. Cinder helped me grow my skills while helping me navigate a career change

Cons

Not a lot of opportunity for upward mobility within their contracted engagements, but that is to be expected.

2.0

Nov 25, 2024

Need a job yes build a career No

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable work environment, ideal for those seeking a low-stress, predictable role. Suitable for individuals who prefer straightforward tasks without expectations of innovation or career growth. Offers standard benefits like health insurance and 401(k).

Cons

Limited opportunities for career advancement or skill development. Pay raises are infrequent; for example, I received only a 10-cent hourly increase over 7 years. Management prioritizes client satisfaction almost exclusively, often at the expense of employee support. Work culture discourages open communication; employees are expected to avoid conflict and focus solely on completing tasks. Few opportunities for promotion or upward mobility.

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