Great Company - Too Much Politics - Anonymous employee Arm Employee Review

3.0
Apr 24, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Let it be said that ARM is a fantastic company - good pay, good benefits, good opportunities. We're exposed to great opportunities and the working space in cambridge is fantastic!

Cons

What lets it down is the politics - it's got too big too fast and many are playing games to get ahead. if you're a non-engineer in this company, prepare to feel unimportant at times. There is a huge push to help engineers feel well paid and looked after, but non-engineers struggle. There is no definition of grades for non-engineers and no guidelines on how you can improve.

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Pros

Work-Life Balance: Widely praised for flexible hybrid schedules and a supportive, low-pressure environment. Standout Perks: Highly rated for its 4-week paid sabbatical program and quarterly "Days of Care" company-wide days off. Collaborative Culture: Features a friendly, ego-free workplace that strongly emphasizes a "we, not I" team mentality. Strong Benefits: Offers excellent overall compensation, including valuable stock options (RSUs) and comprehensive healthcare.

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Pace of Work: Some employees note that projects and decision-making can move slowly due to the relaxed culture.

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