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Miserable and hostile - Anonymous employee Samsung Research America Employee Review

1.0
Nov 28, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits and campus environment competitive Some projects you get to work are exciting and interesting Have products that are worked on, make it to market to bring excitement to our Lab (team) Samsung looks nice on your resume but take a look at what is going on in the news with Korea. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Use Samsung to improve your resume and get out, if thats what you want

Cons

Management/executive team has run off so many great minds and people. Leader of my lab was so inspiring to work for. Executives and dispatchers demoralized his ideas and inspiration to our team I was verbally threatened physical harm by a manager (not direct manager) Directed to improve glassdoor ratings (from HQ dispatcher) to make it look better Very intimidating work culture. You won't find anyone that works here longer than 5 years. It's a job not a career here. Understand that and you'll survive

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Pros

Great atmosphere, everyone is very willing to teach and share knowledge. perks like food, campus, etc are really nice too!

Cons

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5.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

Samsung is a place where you grow quickly — sometimes because you want to, sometimes because you have to. The pace is intense, but the learning curve is unmatched. The people are smart, driven, and genuinely care about building great products. The cross‑cultural environment can be challenging at times, but it also makes you a stronger communicator and operator. If you’re adaptable, curious, and energized by global teamwork, you’ll thrive here.

Cons

Priorities can shift overnight, and you need to be comfortable with constant change. Meetings with Korea can stretch your day. Some teams still operate with a top‑down culture, which may feel rigid if you’re used to Silicon Valley‑style autonomy.

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Samsung Research America Response
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Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We always strive to create an environment where employees can grow and learn. We believe that building a truly global workplace helps make our products even more innovative. We are thrilled to learn that you find working at SRA valuable and energizing. Best regards, SRA People Team
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