Does GlobalFoundries pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GlobalFoundries employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GlobalFoundries. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GlobalFoundries?

63% of GlobalFoundries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GlobalFoundries 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GlobalFoundries?

Engineer (217) , Process Engineer (188) , Principal Engineer (157) , Senior Engineer (142) , Intern (106) , Equipment Engineer (96) , Member Of Technical Staff (69) , Manager (59) , Maintenance Technician (56) , Associate Engineer (48) , 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 401k" ((in 241 reviews)); "The benefits are good as is the 401 k but beyond that not much else of redeeming quality." ((in 198 reviews)); "Great people working in the FAB doing everything they can to hold this place together." ((in 169 reviews)); "Good pay and experience for an internship" ((in 138 reviews)); "Colleagues is good and friendly" ((in 117 reviews))

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

"Poor management to grow own employees to manager level" ((in 240 reviews)); "Low salary and did not offer growth potential" ((in 119 reviews)); "Some managers have little or no concept of how ridiculously time" ((in 98 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to what goes on especially if you work a night shift." ((in 55 reviews)); "Low pay and bonuses." ((in 46 reviews))

What are employees saying about GlobalFoundries layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GlobalFoundries layoffs and their outlook for job security at GlobalFoundries in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GlobalFoundries locations?

Malta , Essex Junction , Santa Clara , Burlington , Essex , East Fishkill , New York , Albany , Austin , Milpitas , Hopewell Junction , San Jose , Ballston Spa , Sunnyvale , Saratoga Springs , Fishkill , Malta , Clifton Park , Poughkeepsie , Dallas , South Burlington , Edgewater , Trenton , Ballston Lake , Mechanicville , Schuylerville , Buffalo , Queensbury , Brooklyn , Uniondale

GlobalFoundries reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(2,427 total reviews)

Tim Breen

74% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,427 reviews)

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GlobalFoundries has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GlobalFoundries employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 26, 2025

What job make you work for 20 years

Smts - senior member of technical staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

What make me 20 years here are the recognition from top management on the work I did and the family-like friendship with colleagues which makes us a great team to work towards a common goal.

Cons

Less opportunity to explore to other new functional groups.

5.0

Mar 26, 2025

Visionary Leadership and Best place to work award winner

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Diversity & Inclusion 2. Employee Recognition 3. Vision for Future 4. Employee Support & respect for everyone 5. Supports Innovation 6. Best Place to work award winner in Singapore back-to-back 7. Flexible working hours

Cons

Nothing as to my best knowledge

5.0

Mar 26, 2025

Working Culture

Senior section manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good teamwork within company to achieve the goal.

Cons

Prefer to have work rotation.

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