Question 1

Is DreamWorks Animation a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Accepted Answer

Software Developer professionals working at DreamWorks Animation have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 21 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of DreamWorks Animation employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at DreamWorks Animation now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at DreamWorks Animation.

Question 2

Does DreamWorks Animation pay Software Developer employees well?

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Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at DreamWorks Animation with 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 21 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 9.8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at DreamWorks Animation.

Question 3

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at DreamWorks Animation?

Accepted Answer

68% of Software Developer employees at DreamWorks Animation would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 12% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated DreamWorks Animation with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 5.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.5 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at DreamWorks Animation?

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Production Coordinator (26), Technical Director (25), Intern (22), Software Engineer (20), Production Assistant (19), Animator (16), Department Technical Director (14), Production Supervisor (11), Coordinator (10), Visual Development Artist (10), Administrative Assistant (7), Senior Software Engineer (7), 3D Animator (6), Executive Assistant (6), Manager (6)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at DreamWorks Animation according to real employee reviews?

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"The people were great and very open." ((in 108 reviews)); "Great culture and environment if you want to work in the entertainment/animation bussiness" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great location/ campus is beautiful" ((in 63 reviews)); "free food and movie premiers" ((in 58 reviews)); "Free breakfast and lunch and many small perks such as movie screenings and release parties." ((in 47 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at DreamWorks Animation according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay especially for entry level positions." ((in 52 reviews)); "Low salary compared to competitors in the animation space; lack of training/clear pipeline to improve skills" ((in 27 reviews)); "One of the worst downsides of being at DWA is poor management communication." ((in 17 reviews)); "No stock options, below average compensation (as it usually is with this industry)." ((in 9 reviews)); "Relatively Low Pay, Very Uncertain Future, Too Many in the Upper Management and Executive Ranks, Some Genuinely Weak Projects" ((in 8 reviews))

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