Glowforge reviews

3.0

30% would recommend to a friend

(51 total reviews)

Dan Shapiro

42% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Glowforge has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 51 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Glowforge employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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51 reviews
5.0
Mar 9, 2016

Hardest job I've ever had

Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is the hardest job I've ever had, and I couldn't be happier about it. We are a small company with a huge opportunity, and I care more about the fate of what goes on here than any other company I've been apart of. There is so much that needs to be done, and because we have such a small team, nearly every day I get to work on projects and problems I've never faced before. I've been working in Seattle startups since the early 2000s, and I've never experience a rocket ship like this one. The team here is phenomenal, and the culture of collaboration and diversity is such a privilege to be apart of.

Cons

You need to set clear boundaries for your personal life, because it's far too easy for the mission of this company to fill every moment of your day. Parking can be a pain. The open-office environment and limited quiet areas can make sustained, focused work challenging, but the office space is being renovated to alleviate these issues.

4.0
Mar 13, 2026

Decent pay

Recommend
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Pros

Great community for schools and hobbyists

Cons

No loyalty to sales organization / hires

2.0
Mar 13, 2026

Mid

Recommend
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Pros

Cool product and good people

Cons

No career advancement or long term planning

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