Like a startup, but not in a good way - Senior Software Engineer Masimo Employee Review

2.0
Nov 9, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, genuinely good engineers to work with and socialize with. Good compensation for the area, just not when compared to remote-only positions from SV. Middle management that shields the engineers as much as they can from upper management.

Cons

Product planning is more like a suggestion, all design, requirements, and deadlines are at the whim of the CEO and execs. Constant switching between projects and massively increasing scope in the last minute before a release, even for a product that is already years late to market. This company is the epitome of a corp. that only cares about appeasing investors and that particular quarter's earnings at the expense of future planning. Engineering attrition is high across many teams. Absolutely no work from home allowed (direct from CEO).

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Realistic expectations, Variety of work, Good management.

Cons

Recent acquisition, still uncertain of new leadership and direction of company.

1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Danaher came in and this new ceo will be better than the last one. Innovative devices that make a real difference in clinical environments. Talented, dedicated engineers and individual contributors who are passionate about quality and results. Competitive benefits and resources supporting the technical work.

Cons

senior leadership appear disconnected from actual operations. They often seem to know little about the day-to-day realities and contribute minimal practical value, leading to poor decisions, bottlenecks, and wasted effort for the teams doing the real work. Increasing bureaucracy and top-heavy structure that slows down progress despite the strong capabilities of the people on the ground. A noticeable gap between executive influence and actual impact, which is frustrating even as a newcomer observing it. Key talent and legacy know-how are leaving at a concerning rate, which makes newcomers like me nervous about the company’s long-term knowledge retention and stability. Gossip is rampant, further eroding trust and team cohesion.

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