Awesome environment and Job. - Support Engineer SmartThings Employee Review

5.0
Dec 28, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

-Great working environment, everyone there is passionate about their work and a pleasure to work with. -Management (upper and middle) listens to your needs or concerns. If someone comes up with a good idea, they are quick to implement it and give credit where it is due. Management tries as much as they can to make it a good working environment for you, and are very approachable if you need anything at all. -The works itself is engaging and hands on. It isn't like most support teams, there are of course support request numbers to shoot for but SmartThings places a lot of emphasis on engaging the user on a genuine level and ensuring they are taken care of as well. The support department is the Swiss army knife of the organization, so there is the chance to dabble in other areas of the company if you have the desire and competency to do so. -Compensation looks to be well above average for the area, for jobs of similar description. -Flexible and stable shifts. Want Tuesdays and Fridays off, while working nights Sunday and Monday? I am betting they could make that work for you if you are a qualified candidate. They also don't try and do any weird rotational stuff with you, once you get the schedule you want solidified you keep it until you want to change it. -A LOT of room for advancement. The company has gone from sub 100 to pushing 300 in less than a year, and greatly prefer to promote from within. Great job to look at if you are looking to "climb the ladder".

Cons

If you don't like quick paced fluid environments or aren't flexible, it may not be the place for you.

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5.0
Feb 28, 2026
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Pros

- Given lots of opportunities - Respectful people - Hard work is often recognized

Cons

- Can be extremely fast paced at times - Last minute feature requests from Samsung is not uncommon.

2.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Very competent peers Subsidiary relationship allows for outsized impact within the larger Samsung ecosystem Open culture with lots of possibility for collaboration and exposure if self-directed

Cons

Leadership struggles with Samsung relationship. Unable to deliver on promises or set direction, individuals end up either leaving or keeping their head down and becoming conduits for Samsung demands. Leadership is mostly internal promotions with little new blood or outside experience. 30% RIF in Spring '26 followed by a surprising burst of positive reviews on glassdoor. WLB largely down to luck-of-the-draw, as teams and service ownership aren't always in your control.

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SmartThings Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. I agree that we have an incredible team, one that is genuinely open, collaborative, and uniquely positioned to have an outsized impact both within the Samsung ecosystem and beyond. As Head of SmartThings, I take personal ownership of the unique dynamics that come with our relationship with Samsung. We know that aligning our team with a diverse global organization requires strong internal advocacy and a clear direction, and our leadership team is fully committed to driving that. I also hear you clearly on the need for inspiring, forward-looking communication. As you noted, we have navigated significant changes at SmartThings this year. Managing those transitions with transparency, integrity, and empathy has been a primary focus for me. However, I acknowledge that we don't always execute that as well as we should. We can do better, and we are committed to finding more frequent, transparent ways to keep the SmartThings team connected to our long-term goals and vision. If would like to share more of your insights directly, my door is always open. Please feel free to reach out to me or the leadership team so we can continue this conversation. Thank you for helping us build a stronger SmartThings. Mark
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