Does Lumentum Operations pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lumentum Operations employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lumentum Operations. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lumentum Operations?

45% of Lumentum Operations employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lumentum Operations 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lumentum Operations?

Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (17) , Staff Engineer (17) , Intern (13) , Process Engineer (10) , Process Technician (10) , Project Manager (9) , Senior Engineer (9) , Manager (7) , Optical Engineer (6) , Quality Engineer (6) , Analyst (5) , Hardware Engineer (5) , Mechanical Engineer (5) , Sales (5)

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

"Company provide very good benefit considering employment in Thailand." ((in 35 reviews)); "It is a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good salary and benefits with lower work requirements than typical Si valley company" ((in 24 reviews)); "My team was great in helping me get comfortable and confident in the work that I was doing." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance (depends on manager though)" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Frequent layoffs and hiring freezes" ((in 21 reviews)); "poor management with artificial facia" ((in 21 reviews)); "2) Upper management doesn't interested in this site." ((in 10 reviews)); "No career growth if are colored person." ((in 8 reviews)); "long hours, evening calls with overseas manufacturers" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lumentum Operations layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Lumentum Operations locations?

San Jose , Milpitas , Denver , Bloomfield , Columbus , Fremont , Manassas , Kalamazoo , Tulsa , Saint Paul , California City , San Diego , San Francisco , Morgan Hill , Santa Clara , Saratoga , Jacksonville , Orlando , Norcross , Dallas-Fort Worth

Lumentum Operations reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(477 total reviews)

Michael Hurlston

16% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Lumentum Operations has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 477 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lumentum Operations 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

477 reviews

4.0

Nov 14, 2025

Document Control

Document controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed atmosphere, working with teams across different time zones

Cons

Can be frustrating waiting for other international sites to come online due to time zones

3.0

Oct 18, 2025

Job at Lite

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits, annual RSU distribution

Cons

Lower pay for the type of job. Too many late evening calls with Asia, No work/life balance. Too much for 1 person to handle.

4.0

Oct 15, 2025

Customer Service

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and generous vacation policies. - Friendly Staff: Supportive and collaborative team environment that made daily work enjoyable. - Diverse Workforce: Inclusive culture with employees from varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Cons

- Frequent Changes: Ongoing shifts in leadership and direction created uncertainty. - Restructuring: Regular organizational changes sometimes disrupted workflow and team cohesion

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Jobs at Lumentum Operations

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