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      Starkey

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      Starkey reviews

      3.4

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (444 total reviews)
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      Brandon Sawalich

      45% approve of CEO

      39% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Starkey has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 444 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Starkey 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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      444 reviews
      5.0
      Jun 26, 2026

      Stable company with good work life balance

      Mechanical engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Decent pay, good work culture and colleagues, interesting technical work, great engineering equipment. The company/management has always been super accommodating. Good rapport with manager and project lead. Work at an IC level is definitely recognized more than most other companies I have worked for, especially when one is motivated and takes initiative. Company is also very fiscally disciplined and maintains strict budgets. This is definitely the best job I’ve had in the last 10 years.

      Cons

      Work may feel unstructured sometimes but not uncommon with R&D roles

      5.0
      May 26, 2026

      Great pay and rewarding work

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexibility, good pay, rewarding work, great employees, private company

      Cons

      Some silos between departments can be difficult to work with sometimes

      3.0
      Jan 24, 2026

      Solid local employer

      It engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Mission-Driven Impact: You get the unique satisfaction of knowing your technical infrastructure directly supports technology that restores hearing and improves the quality of life for millions. • Innovation Hub: Because Starkey integrates AI and sensors into their hearing aids, IT engineers often work with sophisticated, modern stacks that bridge the gap between traditional enterprise IT and wearable tech. • Strong Local Culture: As a privately held company with deep roots in Minnesota, Starkey offers a stable, family-oriented environment that often feels more personal than a massive, faceless tech conglomerate.

      Cons

      Legacy Debt: Like many established manufacturing giants, you may encounter older legacy systems and "on-prem" hurdles that can slow down the deployment of more modern, cloud-native solutions. • Corporate Rigidity: Some employees report a traditional top-down management style, which can occasionally feel restrictive if you are used to the agile, flat autonomy found in Silicon Valley-style startups. • High-Pressure Environment: Given the precision required for medical devices and global distribution, the IT uptime requirements can lead to demanding "on-call" cycles and high-stress troubleshooting windows.

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