Great company, great culture - Inside Sales Executive Starkey Employee Review

5.0
Oct 26, 2015
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Pros

Hard work is rewarded at Starkey. The company like's self starters with a winning, team first mentality. Our company VP has said many times "be good to the company, and the company will be good to you." In my experience, this could not be more true. Starkey looks for people who have positive attitudes and see the overall big picture of where their career can go years from now rather than the immediate future. My advice, if you are new to the hearing aid industry, learn about what is currently happening in the industry. Learn about how it's being consolidated and streamlined into Big Box retailers like Costco, and how this is having a negative impact on the small independent business model and, most importantly, patient welfare. This is a battle Starkey is fighting, as we are the only American based global hearing aid manufacturer. Starkey is a unique company that is not always perfect, but they treat their employees well and provide every opportunity to have a very successful, rewarding, long-term career.

Cons

A few rotten apples in the bunch, who have negative attitudes and tend to gossip and probably need a fresh start somewhere else.

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

Cons

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3.0
Jan 24, 2026
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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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