Sony Electronics Sr. Software Engineer reviews

Not enough time with the family (Long working hours) Very hard to keep up with the ever growing projects and daily functions A lot people pull the HR card

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.