Does MaxLinear pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MaxLinear employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MaxLinear. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MaxLinear?

52% of MaxLinear employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MaxLinear 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MaxLinear?

Engineer (19) , Staff Engineer (16) , Software Engineer (14) , Senior Software Engineer (13) , Senior Staff Engineer (12) , Systems Engineer (10) , Senior Engineer (6) , Senior Systems Engineer (6) , Manager (5) , Staff Software Engineer (5) , Applications Engineer (4) , Communication Systems Engineer (4) , Design Verification Engineer (4) , Director (4) , Principal Engineer (4)

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

"Good Salary and get to learn more" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good people to work and env" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good Colleagues that help you onboard" ((in 12 reviews)); ") Great managers," ((in 10 reviews)); "Good place to learn and grow" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"bad management and no added amenties" ((in 30 reviews)); "2. No work life balance AT ALL." ((in 21 reviews)); "1. Long hours" ((in 7 reviews)); "Less pay" ((in 6 reviews)); "High pressure on Employees." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about MaxLinear layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MaxLinear locations?

Carlsbad , San Diego , Irvine , San Jose , China , Los Angeles , Orange , Waltham , Israel

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MaxLinear reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Dr. Kishore Seendripu

42% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

26 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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5.0

Mar 26, 2024

Great place to work and gain technical depth and breadth

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're seeking to expand your expertise in SOC design and IC product life cycle, this is the place to be. The leadership fosters a culture of innovation, actively encouraging employees to explore new ideas and take calculated risks. What sets this company apart is the accessibility and down-to-earth nature of the leadership team. You can approach them with any question or idea, knowing you'll be heard. Overall, it's a great place for personal and professional growth. Overall decent pay with generous RSUs

Cons

Climbing the technical ladder might seem more accessible compared to the managerial ladder

1.0

Sep 8, 2023

Horrible Culture and Benefits

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have a decent health insurance.

Cons

THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT EMPLOYEES. Incompetent Leadership. No 401K or any other benefits. Horrible/non-existent culture. Disrespectful toward women. Women are less than 20% of total employees. CXOs are overpaid while they cut raises/bonuses for regular employees.

4.0

May 7, 2023

Pros and Cons

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good life balance and culture

Cons

Remote Work should be improved

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