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      Sony Electronics reviews

      3.9

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (1,192 total reviews)
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      Neal Manowitz

      88% approve of CEO

      50% positive business outlook

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      Sony Electronics has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,192 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sony Electronics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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      2.0
      Sep 24, 2008

      Do your research on this company...

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Benefits are second to none. When I started, I was given 3 weeks of vacation and insurance started day one. The starting salary is very good as well. Employees of Sony are well compensated in all areas and have potential to earn more based on performance.

      Cons

      On of the many downsides was the lack of training that is given within the first 3 months I started. It was very sparse and much of it was "learn as you go" as management would shuffle you around to others before getting the answer to questions. There was also a severe lack of leadership on senior and direct supervisor management. Much of the time, the support that was given only when it benefited them and was absent when it did not. They distanced themselves from you when times were bad and took all the credit when times were good.

      3.0
      Sep 21, 2008

      Cushy, not shiny.

      Senior software engineer
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      Pros

      It may be because Sony's corporate culture is Japanese, or that it is a global and diversified company but in my few years working there, I've never been seen layoffs or massive budget cuts. Yes, reorganizations have happened and departments were physically moved to other cities in the state but that's the extent of my observations. As such, if I wanted to Sony to be my last employer until I retire, there's a very good chance I could make it happen. And that's saying something for a Silicon Valley employer. Sony Electronics makes a lot of products, a lot of gadgets and has R&D teams behind all of them. Surely, there's more than one that will benefit from your expertise. The diversity and quantity of the projects at Sony is another plus it's got for itself. And no matter what consumers may think down the line of our products, they still ship. Oh yeah, that's right, you'll be working on products that ship. That's another thing not every Silicon Valley business can say.

      Cons

      Working in a Japanese company in the U.S. will be seen by most as an opportunity at first. Well, after some time, it becomes a challenge. And after more time, it can be a downright hindrance to progress as you imagine it in your non-Japanese mind. My personal contact with Japanese business people is non-existent. That means I get no exposure to the cultural aspect of the business but all the exposure to its decisions that I often don't understand. That can be frustrating at times. Mind you, that's true for any foreign company that has opened shop in the U.S. But, let's just say that some foreign companies are more foreign than others. Sony is not a software company. It's CEO recognizes that and wants it to change but, personally, I don't feel like waiting the 20 years for it to happen. For instance, there is no sense of community for people like me at the company level. As a software developer, I have countless online outlets available to me when I face some software related problem. But finding the other Sony employee who has the answer to your Sony-related question? That's unheard of.

      2.0
      Sep 8, 2008

      The 'Blah' Factor.

      Business development
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      Pros

      Pretty good employee discounts. Working in San Diego is pretty darn good too - there aren't many large companies to choose from in San Diego. Also, if you're a lazy person, Sony is a great place to work. People don't actually do anything.

      Cons

      I can't explain it other than that everyone seems sad at Sony. Of course, I'm only speaking from my perspective at my particular department, but there is this general feeling of boredom and lack of inspiration. The contract work situation is fairly strange, because there are so many people that don't really have a voice. This leads to culture drain, and may be a large contributor to the 'blah' factor.

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