Does Harmonic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harmonic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harmonic. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harmonic?

55% of Harmonic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harmonic 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harmonic?

Software Engineer (31) , Software Development Engineer (10) , Regional Sales Manager (6) , Senior Software Engineer (5) , Manager (4) , Sales (4) , Staff Software Engineer (4) , Customer Success Manager (3) , Devops Engineer (3) , Field Service Engineer (FSE) (3) , Program Manager (3) , Senior Software Development Engineer (3) , Accounting Manager (2) , Director (2) , Engineer (2)

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

"People at the office I worked at were great." ((in 35 reviews)); "The company has a Good work life balance with slow and steady growth on career.People are cool....Parties during weekends..." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good benefit compare to similar "public" company in bay area." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good technology and product portfolio." ((in 8 reviews)); "colleagues are nice" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Bad and toxic management." ((in 21 reviews)); "The upper management is too out of touch with the employees and very aloof." ((in 7 reviews)); "no documentation, salaries are average, lack vision" ((in 6 reviews)); "constant layoffs and restructurings and ongoing uncertainty in video business sale" ((in 5 reviews)); "Better communication to Wall Street needed." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Harmonic redundancies in 2026?

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

Harmonic Reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(260 total reviews)

Patrick J. Harshman

71% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Harmonic has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 260 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harmonic 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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260 reviews

5.0

8 Dec 2025

good work life balance

Staff software engineer

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Pros

good work life balance with flexible work from home policies

Cons

constant layoffs and restructurings and ongoing uncertainty in video business sale

5.0

17 June 2025

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Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

1. Cutting-Edge Technology You may work with the latest in fiber optics, photonics, or broadband technologies. Opportunities to be part of innovative projects in high-speed data transmission, quantum communication, or telecom infrastructure. 2. Growth Industry The demand for high-speed internet and bandwidth continues to grow, which means job stability and potential career advancement. If they’re in the fiber-optic space, they’re part of a rapidly expanding industry with major global investment. 3. Learning Opportunities Exposure to advanced systems and tools. Cross-functional collaboration with engineers, techs, project managers, and R&D specialists can broaden your skillset.

Cons

Fast-Paced and High-Pressure Environment Tech and telecom companies often have tight deadlines and aggressive rollout schedules. Employees may be expected to adapt quickly to changes or handle multiple projects at once. 2. Limited Work-Life Balance Depending on your role, especially in operations, installations, or customer support, you might face long hours, weekend work, or on-call duties. 3. Risk of Burnout High expectations, evolving technology, and constant problem-solving can lead to fatigue if not well managed. Smaller teams may mean fewer people to share the workload.

5.0

22 Nov 2024

Good work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and great culture

Cons

Video side of things in the company are bad

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