Maybe worst company i ever had misfortune to work for - Anonymous employee GlobalFoundries Employee Review

1.0
Dec 23, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Easy to slack off if you choose to as no one really knows what is going on anywhere else beside own little corner. Bunches of diverse people to socialize with if you into this type of thing Little things here and there, i do not know, list is truly quite short.

Cons

Mismanaged from top to bottom to sideways. Recently restructured with new VPs but most of them came from same place. Hummm... They gonna form a chess club i suppose, or maybe a golfing team, not sure. Trying to forcefully unite 3 totally different regions into on jumblesoup clearly failed all those past years but yet no one can see through pointlesness of that? Ancient Romans said - divide and conquer. LEARN FROM THE HISTORY. People need to learn to speak their mind and not stupidly say yes to any moronic demand management might put on them. Morale is terrible across the board. Someone used words SWEATSHOP and i could not agree more. Unless you have VP in your title no one care a dime for you. Moving to a NEW HQ when company is neck deep in being non profitable?? Building BRAND NEW facilities for that too?! Moving because it is not prestigious to be in Milpitas? So there ARE $$ for that but there are no $$ for promotions or bonuses or do even buy quality equipment? Nice one Globalfoundries.

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5.0
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Pros

The people at GF are kind and knowledgeable.

Cons

As an intern, projects can be slow to uptake if tools are down. Always ask around for other jobs/tasks when your own project cannot progress.

5.0
Jul 23, 2026
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Pros

Real project ownership — you're trusted with work that impacts the business, not just busy work. Strong mentorship and support from experienced engineers and leaders. Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing and technology. Plenty of networking opportunities with interns, managers, executives, and cross-functional teams. Professional development through training sessions, workshops, and leadership events. Fun intern community with social events, tours, challenges, and networking activities. Great opportunity to explore different career paths within a large global company.

Cons

The learning curve can be steep, especially if you're new to semiconductors. Large-company processes and approvals can sometimes move slowly. Manufacturing environments can be fast-paced and dependent on production schedules. Some projects may be too large to fully complete within a single summer.

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