Low pay and low technical engineering level - Senior Engineer GlobalFoundries Employee Review

2.0
Jun 17, 2022
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Pros

If this is your first job, maybe it makes some sense because you still will find a lot of people who are professionally outstanding. So you will learn a lot from those people.

Cons

Low pay compared to other smiconductor companies. The outstanding level of engineering in this copmany is very low compared to other semiconductor companies. Some engineers/managers are exceptional but those are very very few. In other companies almost all engineers are beyond outstanding by comparison.

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5.0
Jul 23, 2026
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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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