Luminar Reviews

3.1

26% would recommend to a friend

(128 total reviews)
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Austin Russell

31% approve of CEO

16% positive business outlook

Luminar has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 128 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Luminar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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128 reviews
5.0
27 Jan 2024
Recommend
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Pros

1. Cutting-Edge Technology: Luminar is leading the way in LiDAR sensor technology, contributing significantly to the development of autonomous driving. The projects here are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 2. Visionary Leadership: Luminar's leadership team exhibits a forward-thinking approach, paving the way for cutting-edge technology and innovation in the field. 2. Good Compensation: The compensation structure at Luminar is commendable, with a focus on providing competitive pay without the hassle of variable pay. The inclusion of RSUs adds a valuable long-term incentive for employees. 3. Flexible Working Hours: The company understands the importance of work-life balance, offering flexibility in working hours, empowering employees to manage their time effectively. 4. Group Medical Insurance: Luminar truly cares about its employees' well-being, evident in the comprehensive group medical insurance coverage, providing a sense of security.

Cons

1. Lacking Automotive Process: While Luminar excels in many areas, there's room for improvement in streamlining its automotive processes. A more defined and efficient process would enhance overall productivity.

2.0
26 Dec 2023
Recommend
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Pros

1. Good compensation with stock options. 2. Good health insurance

Cons

1. Most of the development happen in US, so late working hours is common. 2. Incompetent management in Bangalore - Management doesn't have automotive experience, so they are clueless most of the times. 3. Extremely dynamic environment - Very unstable development activities, always keeps changing. 4. Only process oriented - Teams in Bangalore office are only there to support with automotive processes for audits. 5. Incompetence - Luminar is filled with incompetent dummies with pathetic attitude, who neither understands things nor interested help.

4.0
3 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Luminar India is having good vision and aligns to it in a right way! 1. Supportive and Encouraging - Management 2. Hybrid Working 3. Lab Infrastructure 4. Very Good Insurance Policy with OPD cover 5. Good Compensation 6. Team Building activities & Outings. 7. Freedom to try things your own way. 8. Good on-site opportunities. 9. Free Lunch 10. Collaborative & Cross-functional culture As Luminar India (A revolutionary product) is in its nascent stage, it's an excellent opportunity to grow along!

Cons

1. IT issues take a little longer to get solved. 2. A little longer workdays

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