A Monarchy Cannot Innovate - Director GlobalFoundries Employee Review

1.0
Jul 30, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The medical and dental benefit plans are great. It is a good company for someone who wants to work for a government agency. Globalfoundries is a subsidiary of the UAE government. You should understand that before you join.

Cons

Globalfoundries lost more talented engineers and managers than most companies ever had. It drew them in by selling them on the idea of a technology company. After people join, they realize the company is part of the UAE government. If you join expecting accountability to profit targets and product launch dates, you will be disappointed. It is run by politics, not by business metrics.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very supportive team and management to work with from the beginning. Many training classes need to be taken in moving forward to align with the company policies and technical procedures. Good benefits and competitive salary. Have a very positive plan for long term career and educational support tuition. The interview and hiring process are long but informative and responded promptly.

Cons

There are many training classes to take so it may put more stress on a new hire if you do not have a good plan.

4.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team in Burlington. Diverse technology portfolio provides endless opportunity to learn.

Cons

Non-revenue support groups have small budgets and are seen as cost-burdens. Raises and promotions are behind the industry.

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