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 69 reviews)); "Good Benefits overall for this company" ((in 65 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 41 reviews)); "Nice colleagues in my teradyne career" ((in 22 reviews)); "Pay is good, profit sharing, Work is interesting" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Low salary compared to other industry" ((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)); "Many layoffs" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low growth opportunity." ((in 7 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 6 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

5.0

Feb 2, 2026

Good people but could use some work in culture

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits Good people

Cons

Culture could use some additional work

Teradyne Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for spending several years with Teradyne. We’re glad to hear you valued the people you worked with, as well as our salary and benefits. We also appreciate your candid feedback on our culture. Building an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace is an ongoing focus for us, and insights like yours help inform where we need to continue evolving. We’re committed to listening to employee feedback and taking meaningful action to strengthen our culture over time.

4.0

Jan 30, 2026

Satellite office in Singapore

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive working atmosphere, management aims to make progress, no office politics. Fair pay, good bonuses

Cons

Core technologies controlled in US, Singapore office works like a software contractor Software system code quality is far from ideal Singapore managers don’t mind working on weekends

Teradyne Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with Teradyne in our Singapore office. We’re pleased to hear your positive feedback on the working environment, compensation, and collaborative culture. We also appreciate your perspective on technology ownership and global alignment. As a global organization, we continue working to strengthen collaboration, standards, and shared ownership across regions. We wish you continued success in your career.

4.0

Jan 19, 2026

Great Company

Field applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work life balance Decent pay Wide range of work

Cons

Constant management changes Every once in a while benefits change for the worse

Teradyne Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your long tenure with Teradyne. We’re glad to hear you value the work‑life balance, range of work, and overall experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding management changes and benefits, and we recognize how important stability and consistency are to our employees. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

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