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Semtech reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(317 total reviews)

Hong Hou

81% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Semtech has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 317 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Semtech employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

317 reviews
2.0
Apr 6, 2026

Growing markets hindered by weak leadership and resistance to change

Business manager
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Our Data Center and IoT markets are going up, and we have some technology to ride the wave.

Cons

Weak leadership. We have an opportunity to grow (and talent that wants to lead the market) and break out of being average, but CEO allows weak leadership that resists change with business units and operations. CEO talks about a great culture but shows no follow through with the behavior of many members of his team.

5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Clear purpose, real growth, and leadership that invests in you

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I joined Semtech in May 2025 and it's been a great decision. From early on, my role was well-defined with clear expectations and a development plan that gave me something real to work toward — not just a job description, but a direction. Semtech's technology matters in the market, and that comes through in how the work is prioritized and communicated at every level. Highly recommend Semtech to anyone looking for a company where your contribution is visible and your growth is taken seriously.

Cons

The onboarding process for remote hires could be more structured, and there are a lot of internal systems to learn upfront — but you find your footing quickly.

1.0
Mar 3, 2026

Used to be great.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Facilities are well maintained, and the environment is generally clean and organized. - A bonus structure exists for hourly and salaried staff. - Many managers and technical leads are approachable and willing to help. - Starting pay can be competitive depending on the role. - Plenty of employee parking. - Training programs are structured and help new hires ramp up efficiently.

Cons

- Compensation does not keep pace with cost of living, and raises feel reactive rather than intentional. - Bonus structures lack consistency. - The culture in some areas has shifted toward heavy oversight and micromanagement. What was once more results focused now feels compliance driven, with increasing restrictions that have hurt morale. - Benefits are expensive relative to coverage quality. Healthcare premiums significantly reduce take home pay - Conflict resolution often appears risk averse and liability focused rather than employee focused - The company doesn't seem to care about employee assets. - Internal priorities and project expectations are frequently unclear, leading to misalignment and frustration. - The rollout of unlimited PTO has created more confusion than flexibility.

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