Is GlobalFoundries a good company to work for as a Senior Engineer?

Senior Engineer professionals working at GlobalFoundries have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 124 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of GlobalFoundries employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Engineer Jobs at GlobalFoundries now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Engineer interview questions at GlobalFoundries .

Does GlobalFoundries pay Senior Engineer employees well?

Senior Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at GlobalFoundries with 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 124 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 22.2% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Engineer salaries at GlobalFoundries.

How happy are Senior Engineer professionals working at GlobalFoundries?

8% of Senior Engineer employees at GlobalFoundries would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 31% in the past 12 months. Senior Engineer professionals have also rated GlobalFoundries with a 3.6 rating for work-life-balance, 2.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.8 rating for culture and values and 2.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GlobalFoundries?

Engineer (217) , Process Engineer (191) , Principal Engineer (158) , Senior Engineer (143) , Intern (111) , Equipment Engineer (97) , Member Of Technical Staff (69) , Manager (59) , Maintenance Technician (56) , Associate Engineer (50) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (44) , Senior Process Engineer (44) , Internship (35) , Process Integration Engineer (35) , Process Technician (35)

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

"Good work life balance and" ((in 238 reviews)); "The benefits are good as is the 401 k but beyond that not much else of redeeming quality." ((in 192 reviews)); "Great people working in the FAB doing everything they can to hold this place together." ((in 179 reviews)); "Good pay and experience for an internship" ((in 129 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and easy to work with in Fab 10 (East Fishkill)." ((in 119 reviews))

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

"Poor management to grow own employees to manager level" ((in 248 reviews)); "Some managers have little or no concept of how ridiculously time" ((in 104 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to what goes on especially if you work a night shift." ((in 53 reviews)); "Very poor Senior leadership" ((in 40 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and glut hiring." ((in 35 reviews))

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GlobalFoundries Senior Engineer reviews

3.7

8% would recommend to a friend

(124 total reviews)

Tim Breen

Not enough data to show CEO approval

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.0

Senior management

2.0

Career opportunities

Engineer, Senior employees have rated GlobalFoundries with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 124 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer, Senior professionals have a good working experience there. GlobalFoundries is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Engineer, Senior professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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124 reviews

4.0

Jul 9, 2026

Good bonuses and benefits, but political management issues

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quarterly bonus; ESPP; daily meal allowance for inhouse canteen; health screening

Cons

Political management but it depends on which department you join

4.0

Sep 8, 2025

Senior Engineer

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible and good working culture

Cons

low salary compare to competitive

4.0

Aug 19, 2025

Work life balance but low increment

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, allowing wfh

Cons

Low salary increment, change of manager every two years

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Good bonuses and benefits, but political management issues

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Work life balance but low increment

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