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Samsung Research America

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Spy center in disguise - Software Engineer Samsung Research America Employee Review

2.0
Jan 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good location near Google, NASA and Facebook

Cons

Samsung Research America an intel trap. They don't really care about real products and people's talents. They just setup numerous quick and dirty projects and staff people into them. They just try to dig out the best shots you have from your prior employment or school. After extracting your knowledge or experience, they will dispose you in favor of newer employees falling into the same trap. They typically want information from top US companies and schools which Korea is interested in. You cannot develop or stay up to date. It's essentially a hire and kill trap for your career. To do their spying the managers have no integrity, and even brag about lying and bullying. They openly blame people and throw people under the bus and that makes them feel superior. Even bits of your work will be spied on and some people will steal and patent them. Incompetent managers usually have a few incompetent friends who are likely to take your credit. HR will facilitate bullied employees to leave the company, and will laugh at your misfortune. With reckless waste of talents and specialists in many hot fields, the company is losing competitive edges. Everything is falling behind peers in the industry. They rely on international politics to bully competitors and get a temporary boost of their stock price. It does not appear to be a healthy or sustainable company.

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Samsung Research America Response
1y
Hello, Thank you for taking your time to write this review and provide your valuable input. We take your concerns seriously and are actively working to improve based on feedback from current and former team members. Regards, SRA People Team

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5.0
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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
1mo
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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