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 been stable over the past 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?

"Nice people to work with and motivating to work on something that helps people in their day to day lives." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good benefits are good and you can purchase stock at a discount." ((in 43 reviews)); "Nice coworkers (for the most part)" ((in 15 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 8 reviews)); "Company culture is good" ((in 7 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)); "3) favoritism" ((in 19 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

3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(410 total reviews)

Adam Elsesser

73% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Penumbra has an employee rating of 3.3 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).

Reviews by job title

410 reviews

5.0

Oct 23, 2017

Product Builder I

Product builder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get what you put into your work.

Cons

As product builders we are easily replaceable.

4.0

Sep 9, 2017

Production Lead

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a lot of opportunities to grow within the company

Cons

There was a big changes in attendance policy. You will be fine as long as you follow the company rule...

5.0

Sep 16, 2015

Great Work Enviroment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is an open environment where I am allowed to ask questions and learn why things are happening. When I have an idea or an opposing view, I feel like I am listened to and my thoughts are considered. Managers are accessible and seem interested in helping me grow. There is opportunity to grow fast. A lot is expected, but I feel like I am a part of the team instead of an outsider asked to do minor tasks.

Cons

I don't have any cons. I look forward to growing my career here and in the future

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