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      Start-up mentality without the fun culture - User Experience/Creative Samsung Research America Employee Review

      2.0
      Apr 25, 2016
      User experience/creative
      Recommend
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      Pros

      New campus that was built within last year, lots of talented people from which to learn and collaborate, and good benefits.

      Cons

      Old-school approaches, backwards formalities, and a political mine field. Even though there are dozens of independent groups that feel like tiny start-ups falling under the Samsung umbrella, you can't switch from the one to another if you wanted. The only way would be to quit the company altogether, go through the interview process, and you may get it. Getting promoted is also a challenge, even if you're breaking your back. Most accomplishments filter through Korea and often treated via political lens. I've seen many amazing prototypes, which get killed because one VP doesn't like another VP. This place is good for learning new technologies, but not for someone who wants to grow with a company. It's primarily good for Korean nationals, who don't have to work as hard, but get all the recognition.

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      Samsung Research America Response
      10y
      Thank you for the review. I am glad that you had the chance to collaborate with our talented team! I am sorry to hear about the politics though, which is in part due to our need to work closely with our other global R&D operations, including HQ in South Korea. At SRA we are committed to driving new innovation, which is largely dependent on our people. Therefore, I would really love to the chance to talk with you directly about ways we can make sure that our team members feel appreciated. Please contact me at erica.ho@partner.samsung.com. Any specific feedback would help!

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      5.0
      Jun 30, 2026
      Intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great atmosphere, everyone is very willing to teach and share knowledge. perks like food, campus, etc are really nice too!

      Cons

      Honestly didn't experience any cons!

      5.0
      May 23, 2026
      Anonymous contractor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Samsung is a place where you grow quickly — sometimes because you want to, sometimes because you have to. The pace is intense, but the learning curve is unmatched. The people are smart, driven, and genuinely care about building great products. The cross‑cultural environment can be challenging at times, but it also makes you a stronger communicator and operator. If you’re adaptable, curious, and energized by global teamwork, you’ll thrive here.

      Cons

      Priorities can shift overnight, and you need to be comfortable with constant change. Meetings with Korea can stretch your day. Some teams still operate with a top‑down culture, which may feel rigid if you’re used to Silicon Valley‑style autonomy.

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      Samsung Research America Response
      1mo
      Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We always strive to create an environment where employees can grow and learn. We believe that building a truly global workplace helps make our products even more innovative. We are thrilled to learn that you find working at SRA valuable and energizing. Best regards, SRA People Team
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