Does Penumbra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penumbra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penumbra. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penumbra?

58% of Penumbra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penumbra 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penumbra?

Production Builder (26) , Production Builder I (18) , Product Builder (17) , Quality Control Inspector (12) , Engineer (10) , Production (10) , Product Builder II (8) , Product Builder I (6) , Production Builder II (6) , Production Supervisor (6) , Analyst (5) , Manager (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Clinical Research Associate (4) , Clinical Specialist (4)

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

"A few really great people" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good benefits are good and you can purchase stock at a discount." ((in 44 reviews)); "coworkers are friendly and helpful" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Bad management especially QC" ((in 29 reviews)); "I’m sure the low pay offered also had a lot to do with the horrible attitude from management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((in 20 reviews)); "favoritism is crazy" ((in 20 reviews)); "Culture is Toxic" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Penumbra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Penumbra locations?

Alameda , Roseville , Oakland , San Francisco , Sacramento , Fremont , Salt Lake City , Detroit , Charlotte , Los Angeles , Elk Grove , Rocklin , Antioch , Castro Valley , Hayward , Livermore , Newark , San Leandro , San Jose , Santa Cruz , Fargo , Cal-Vel

Penumbra reviews

3.2

58% would recommend to a friend

(410 total reviews)

Adam Elsesser

70% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Penumbra has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 410 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penumbra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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410 reviews

4.0

Aug 8, 2016

Great culture, but management could improve

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people in every direction, family feel. Everyone at this company treats you like you are a good friend, always offering to help if you need, or being understanding if life outside of work is getting to you.

Cons

Management is extremely indirect, which is very unhelpful if issues arise. Not a great place to learn and grow, since management is too busy to assist you. The struggle of a growing company.

5.0

May 19, 2016

Great medical mid-size device company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth and opportunity abound here for talented individuals with aptitude and motivation. The business is on a mission to aggressively address unmet clinical needs. That means the right person can get exposure to a lot of new products and technologies in a short period of time.

Cons

If you are lazy, strive to be mediocre or don't play well in the sandbox with others, you will not last long here.

2.0

May 12, 2016

Huge cultural difference between production line and office work

Production builder i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work mostly independently, great for introverts, the work is very simple, music is allowed, GMP experience

Cons

High level of politics and maneuvering for such a simple job. Culture on the floor reminds me of middle school, with it's petty politics and "in"/"out" groups. Some grown adults act like children. Low level harassment between builders observed on a daily basis. Lacking in a culture of direct communication and conflict resolution. Hard to resolve problems with people with bad English skills. Sickness spreads easily on the production floor. Good clean room practices are not enforced. Very bureaucratic and impersonal company structure/interview process.

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