interesting work, difficult environment - Senior Software Engineer Samsung Electronics Employee Review

2.0
Jul 21, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

It's a great place to contribute to unique innovation, with high potential of you work being literally in the hands of millions. Very interesting projects. Pretty fast development pace, a lot to learn.

Cons

Israeli subsidiary is a "foreign" body to the Korean headquarters, hence the main drawbacks. It's very difficult to get support or get responses from engineers or managers at HQ. You are often kept in the dark regarding your project status, it may be closed without any notice, or you may learn about requirement changes just before (or the day after) deadline. Generally there is a pressure to treat employees in the "Korean" way, meaning: everybody should be willing to work as much as necessary and put long hours to show they devotion to the company; travel abroad and stay there as long an necessary, etc. Local Israeli management may shield you from some of this pressure, or may not -- depends on the group you are in. There is quite a big flow of people leaving the company because of this work environment.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Excellent management. Smart people. I feel safe there. They take reports seriously and thoroughly investigate wrongdoing and take action to protect employees.

Cons

None. It’s the perfect employer.

5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I've worked at a number of companies throughout my career, but this Silicon Valley company stands out as one of the best experiences I've had professionally. From day one, the culture here is genuinely different — and in the best way possible. The team is incredibly collaborative. Whether you're working cross-functionally or within your own department, people are always willing to roll up their sleeves and help. There's no ego here — just a shared commitment to doing great work together.

Cons

No cons for now so can't say nothing

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