Is Semtech a good company to work for as a Test Engineering?

Test Engineering professionals working at Semtech have rated their employer with 2.5 out of 5 stars in 18 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Semtech employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Test Engineering Jobs at Semtech now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Test Engineering interview questions at Semtech .

Does Semtech pay Test Engineering employees well?

Test Engineering professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Semtech with 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 20.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Test Engineering salaries at Semtech.

How happy are Test Engineering professionals working at Semtech?

32% of Test Engineering employees at Semtech would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 10% in the past 12 months. Test Engineering professionals have also rated Semtech with a 2.8 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.5 rating for culture and values and 2.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Semtech?

Engineer (15) , Test Engineer (15) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Design Engineer (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Staff Engineer (7) , Analog Design Engineer (6) , Senior Staff Engineer (6) , Applications Engineer (4) , Director (4) , Intern (4) , Manager (4) , Physical Design Engineer (4) , Sales Manager (4) , Senior Engineer (4)

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

"A lot great people in the group;" ((in 36 reviews)); "Work life balance is good in my personal experience as an analog designer (differs for other roles)." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great benefits and the company picks up a large portion of the cost" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good pay compared to other internships" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low salary and no accommodation" ((in 8 reviews)); "the middle management is great, but the upper management (directors and above) is creating a toxic work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "6% layoff in 2014 followed by an 8% layoff in 2015." ((in 5 reviews)); "The only negative is low compensation" ((in 4 reviews)); "Employees forced to take mandatory time off, using either remaining vacation or leave without pay." ((in 4 reviews))

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2.5

32% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Hong Hou

27% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

2.4

Career opportunities

Test Engineering employees have rated Semtech with 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Test Engineering professionals have an average working experience there. Semtech is rated 30% below average by Test Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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18 reviews

1.0

Jul 3, 2026

Would not recommend working there bad management

Senior test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was comfortable to work but that's it

Cons

Many people have been managed out including me

5.0

Nov 11, 2025

Amazing workplace with supportive management

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for with a supportive team and positive work environment.

Cons

No major cons to mention based on my experience.

5.0

May 20, 2025

Learning environment

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible timing Good and friendly staff

Cons

Meeting with foreign people at their timing

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