Samsung Research America Reviews
Updated 4 Jan 2020
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Joon Lee
45 Ratings
Pros
"Good work environment and coworkers" (in 23 reviews)
"2: Decent salaries in cash and good benefits" (in 20 reviews)
Cons
"There is no stock so the overall package is medium in Silicon Valley" (in 12 reviews)
"work life balance and hq management" (in 11 reviews)
"Good"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Samsung Research America
Pros
Good work experience place to learn
Cons
No cons in my view
Advice to Management
Nothing , as it is good always
Samsung Research America2018-08-11"Average Bay Area Company"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Samsung Research America full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
- Smart Team Members - Amazing Gym - Good cafeteria food - Nice Employee Discounts
Cons
- very Low compensation. - No clear long term vision. - No transparency in the management. - HQ leaders are incapable of making decisions. - Still Focus of Hardware, No emphasis on Software Service side. - Product Teams are not capable enough to identify the next big thing. - No scope for career growth or advancement in skills
Advice to Management
Try to improve the cons. Faking cultural survey results will not help
Samsung Research America2020-01-04"Work and Life balance"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Samsung Research America full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Very good environment for working parents, working with great people and diversity backgrounds
Cons
Things can be slow specially when we need to work with engineers in HQ Suwon
Advice to Management
Listen to long committed engineers who are passionate above improving products, process and overall quality
Samsung Research America2019-12-02"Nice company"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Samsung Research America full-time
Pros
There Korean and American vibe are mixed.
Cons
American vibe is more than Korean.
Samsung Research America2019-11-21"Great workplace"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Samsung Research America full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Company provides necessary resources to help engineers
Cons
At times when deadline comes up, you need to come in during weekends
Samsung Research America2019-11-14"Nice place to work but must be self-motivated"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Samsung Research America full-time for more than a year
Pros
- friendly atmosphere - dedicated co-workers - interesting work - cheapish campus food, free coffee (50% off) - work hours flexible, typically 10-6 - FTE can have remote access to work out of the office
Cons
- inconsistent management - dog-friendly to the point it's disruptive (ex. dogs barking in labs, wandering over/slobbering to you, laying on couches in common areas) - not a lot of lateral movement available, very stay-in-your-lane work place - Mandatory "fun" events
Advice to Management
- Have more check-ins with your teams to make sure everyone is understanding what exactly is expected of them and why you need the things you do. - Consolidate feedback with other managers to see if you are all on the same page re: projects before giving out instructions because some of it is conflicting and causes delays in work being completed. - Consider having dog-free days for those of us that don't like having dogs roaming around.
Show MoreSamsung Research America2019-11-10- Helpful (1)
"Politics Driven Organization"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookI have been working at Samsung Research America full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Compensation Benefits (slowly decreasing in quality) Location
Cons
Politics Driven Decision Making Lack of Transparency Infighting
Advice to Management
Align job descriptions with responsibilities. People want to ship product.
Samsung Research America2019-11-21 "Working at Samsung Research America was very impressive for who has willingness to search disruptive technologies."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Samsung Research America full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Strength of Innovation, Disruptive, Convergence and Interconnection
Cons
Just have Short term milestones
Advice to Management
Drive employees to have entrepreneurship and product commercialization
Samsung Research America2019-10-10"Staff software engineer"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Samsung Research America full-time
Pros
Good work-life balance, interesting topic, good facilities
Cons
All the important staff happens in Korea. Difficult to grow proffessionally
Samsung Research America2019-10-04"Good place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Samsung Research America full-time for more than a year
Pros
Team members are friendly and patient with me. Helped me a lot during my stay
Cons
N/A for now. Food is not that good
Samsung Research America2019-09-24
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