Good secure company but lack of advancement opportunities - Mechanical Engineer 1 Starkey Employee Review

3.0
28 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-All cash business (no debt) -Coworkers and management are respectful -Being in a company that directly brings value to peoples' lives.

Cons

-Lack of mobility within the company (currently) -lower salary -company very sensitive to economic stress during 2018-2024. Covid layoffs. Currently issues with merit increase despite employees' good performance

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5.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

Some silos between departments can be difficult to work with sometimes

4.0
25 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company’s mission is genuinely meaningful, and it’s motivating to work on products that have a real impact on people’s daily lives.

Cons

Compensation is somewhat below market for software engineers, especially compared to tech companies.

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