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Samsung Research America

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I worked for Samsung Mobile Solution Lab (MSL) in San Diego for 2 years - Staff Engineer Samsung Research America Employee Review

1.0
Oct 10, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Stable, flexible and research work environment.

Cons

Senior management are unexperienced, arogant and incapable to mange the lab. Neoptism and favoritism are very popular during the company, especially if you are Koreans you are in their loop otherwise you are out of the loop Their demand is unclear with high expectations. There is no roadmap and direction in the lab. All the decisions are made under closed door, there is no presentation by the executive about their future plan. Everything is secret. You have to work with HQ but they are reluctant to collaborate. People work very hard and prepare quality work but are always criticized by executive and the executive never appreciate their work. The EVP is an autocrat and very hard to work with him.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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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

Honestly didn't experience any cons!

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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