Enthusiasm, Creativity and a Passion for Excellence

At Semtech, we stress the importance of pursuing both work and life with enthusiasm, creativity and a passion for excellence. Our core values enable us to do just that. They aren’t simply words on a paper; they’re the ultimate definition of what we stand for. These principles foster a productive workplace and enable growth and progress.

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  Team and innovation in all areas

  • Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction
  • Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results
  • Challenge the status quo, take measured risks and resist conventional thinking
  • Learn to win and lose as a team
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  Treat all individuals with dignity and respect

  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Attack the problem not the person
  • Respect and value diversity of experience, culture and opinions
  • Learn from everyone – peers, subordinates, bosses, competitors, and customers
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  Honesty and integrity in all we do

  • Never compromise your integrity
  • Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions
  • Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior
  • Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out
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  Open and direct communication

  • Communicate clearly and candidly
  • Challenge people, but learn to listen
  • Focus on what is right not who is right
  • Acknowledge that debate contributes to productive meetings
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  Fiscal responsibility

  • Focus on efficiencies of time, work effort, decision making, and $ expenditures
  • Build a plan and work to meet or exceed that plan
  • Treat every $ of the Company's money respectfully
  • If in doubt, ask your boss