Unique working culture - Software Engineer Samsung Electronics Employee Review

2.0
16 Feb 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The reputation of the company. Valuable cultural experiences if you are interested in working with/in Asia. Benefits.

Cons

The working style! Samsung has a very strong working culture. It is very hierarchal, there is very little innovation and most orders come from the top and have to be followed at any price, in most cases without reflecting what is a good idea and what is not. Deadline are always short, and you are expected to overwork and sometimes weekend work to meet them. Being a foreigner in Samsung is not easy. People are recruited with the promise that Samsung employees can communicate in English, that is far from true. As a non-korean you should be prepared to feel like an alien at times and be left out from many of the team interactions, knowing what is going on is not easy. The career path for a non korean speaker is very limited.

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5.0
26 Jun 2026
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Pros

Excellent management. Smart people. I feel safe there. They take reports seriously and thoroughly investigate wrongdoing and take action to protect employees.

Cons

None. It’s the perfect employer.

5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I've worked at a number of companies throughout my career, but this Silicon Valley company stands out as one of the best experiences I've had professionally. From day one, the culture here is genuinely different — and in the best way possible. The team is incredibly collaborative. Whether you're working cross-functionally or within your own department, people are always willing to roll up their sleeves and help. There's no ego here — just a shared commitment to doing great work together.

Cons

No cons for now so can't say nothing

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