Is Samsung Research America a good company to work for?

Samsung Research America has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 723 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Samsung Research America to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Samsung Research America have been left by employees working as Research Intern , Intern and Staff Software Engineer .

Does Samsung Research America pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Samsung Research America employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Samsung Research America. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Samsung Research America?

60% of Samsung Research America employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Samsung Research America 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Samsung Research America?

Software Engineer (47) , Intern (28) , Staff Software Engineer (27) , Research Intern (18) , Staff Engineer (15) , Senior Software Engineer (13) , Director (12) , Senior Manager (10) , Senior Staff Engineer (9) , Intern - Hourly (8) , Principal Engineer (8) , Engineer (7) , Research Engineer (7) , Senior Research Engineer (7) , Senior Research Scientist (7)

What are the pros of working at Samsung Research America according to real employee reviews?

"Benefit was good" ((in 77 reviews)); "People there are great." ((in 72 reviews)); "Good work life balance (may vary with team)" ((in 33 reviews)); "The pay is good (the standard pay in bay area for graduate interns)." ((in 26 reviews)); "Good salary rate compared to competitors" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Samsung Research America according to real employee reviews?

"Bad Management, Focus on products" ((in 45 reviews)); "Honestly it has a terrible culture and no process other than local small company." ((in 25 reviews)); "Incompetent managers usually have a few incompetent friends who are likely to take your credit." ((in 20 reviews)); "No leadership and goals." ((in 12 reviews)); "communication between different orgs is difficult and frustrating" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Samsung Research America layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Samsung Research America layoffs and their outlook for job security at Samsung Research America in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Samsung Research America locations?

Mountain View , San Jose , Plano , Richardson , Irvine , San Francisco , New York , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Jersey City , Austin , Boston , Bridgewater , Ridgefield , Logan , Raleigh , Texas City , Valencia , Turlock , South San Francisco , Cupertino , Los Altos , Palo Alto , Santa Clara , Saratoga , Sunnyvale , Burlington , Berkeley Heights , Playa Vista

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Samsung Research America reviews

3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(518 total reviews)

Wonil Roh

83% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Samsung Research America has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 518 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Samsung Research America employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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518 reviews

3.0

Apr 24, 2025

A good company but controlled by people from South Korea

Senior staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hardworking people, room to try new things, good benefits

Cons

Always controlled by people from South Korea. No stocks.

Samsung Research America Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that our efforts to create opportunities for professional growth and offer meaningful benefits are making a difference. As a large global organization with complex structures, we recognize that it can sometimes be challenging to navigate through our systems. We are continuously working to improve clarity across teams and enhance overall employee experience. Your input is important as it helps us identify areas where we can do better. Regards, SRA People Team

3.0

Apr 18, 2025

good

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice pay nice people easy job

Cons

none, really a good place

Samsung Research America Response

Hi, Thank you for your review. We are glad that you have enjoyed working at SRA and appreciate your recognition. We are committed to ensuring that SRA is a great place to work. Kind regards, SRA People Team

3.0

Apr 11, 2025

free food with very stress full working environment due to broken process

Staff software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free lunch, sushi on Tuesday, W, Thursday.

Cons

Korean process, super confusing, broken process

Samsung Research America Response

Hello, Thank you so much for the great feedback regarding our cafeteria and food options. We are a large international organization, and our size and structure can sometimes contribute to complex processes. We will continue to work on simplifying and streamlining where possible to improve work experience. Best regards, SRA People Team

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A good company but controlled by people from South Korea

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free food with very stress full working environment due to broken process

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