Is Teradyne a good company to work for?

Teradyne has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 740 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at Teradyne to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Teradyne have been left by employees working as Hardware Engineer , Applications Engineer and Software Engineer .

Does Teradyne pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Teradyne employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Teradyne. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Teradyne?

84% of Teradyne employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Teradyne 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Teradyne?

Software Engineer (57) , Hardware Engineer (26) , Applications Engineer (23) , Engineer (18) , Field Applications Engineer (16) , Test Engineer (16) , Test Technician (13) , Intern (10) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Project Manager (8) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Engineering Manager (7) , Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (7) , Program Manager (7) , Business Analyst (6)

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

"Awesome people and great company." ((in 67 reviews)); "Good Benefits overall for this company" ((in 65 reviews)); "yes good work life balance" ((in 37 reviews)); "Nice colleagues in my teradyne career" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good work environment in any area" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low salary and no stock option" ((in 29 reviews)); "Asian managers who are set in their ways and resist new ideas or innovation can make it hard for the team to evolve and stay competitive." ((in 14 reviews)); "Lack of new products, Problems with sales and profits, consistant layoffs." ((in 9 reviews)); "No training provided." ((in 8 reviews)); "op limbo, meaning they are continuing to supply me with a job (which is great!) but upper management is reluctant to open new positions" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Teradyne layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Teradyne locations?

North Reading , Agoura Hills , San Jose , Boston , Los Angeles , Buffalo Grove , Austin , Portland , Georgetown , Irvine , Thousand Oaks , San Diego , Reading , Bartlett , Chicago , Grayslake , Chandler , Detroit , Omaha , Charlotte , Plano , Houston , San Antonio , Minneapolis , Nashville , California City , San Bernardino , San Mateo , Nashua , Cambridge

Teradyne reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(608 total reviews)

Gregory Smith

80% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

Teradyne has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 608 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Teradyne 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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Reviews by job title

608 reviews

3.0

May 6, 2026

Good for long-term commitment, but pay is a bit on the low average

Softwaere engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company for long term commitments

Cons

Bad for someone seeking high wages

Teradyne Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time with Teradyne. We’re glad to hear that you see the company as a strong place for long-term career commitment. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation. We strive to offer competitive pay and benefits aligned with market benchmarks while also supporting employees through meaningful work, development opportunities, and a collaborative environment. Feedback like yours is valuable as we continue to evaluate and enhance our total rewards approach. Thank you again for your insights.

4.0

May 3, 2026

Good learning environment but limited career advancement

Electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to learn, good work life balance.

Cons

Not much room to advance your career unless you make company politics the main objective. Senior leaders are mostly sales people so they can be out of touch

Teradyne Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your time at Teradyne. We’re glad to hear that you found the environment to be a strong place to learn and that you experienced a healthy work-life balance. We also appreciate your candid perspective on career growth and leadership alignment. Supporting employee development is an ongoing focus for us, and we continue to invest in programs, internal mobility opportunities, and regular feedback processes to help employees grow their careers in meaningful ways. We value feedback like yours as it helps us identify opportunities to improve and ensure we are providing the best possible experience for our teams.

4.0

Mar 2, 2026

Good place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very stable company Good work life balance

Cons

Not the highest salary Depends on the manager to upgrade level

Teradyne Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your long tenure with Teradyne. We’re pleased to hear that you value our stability and work‑life balance. We also appreciate your input on compensation and career progression, and we continue to focus on evolving our programs and leadership practices to support employee growth and development.

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