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      Worst Company - Design Director Samsung Research America Employee Review

      1.0
      Jul 18, 2016
      Design director
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Competitive salary & benefits...not much else

      Cons

      So much turnover at every level of the company. No leadership or vision. All about superficial appearances. The few labs I interacted with who seemed to be doing well independently from the HQ chaos eventually have all folded or disbanded. Only men in leadership positions. Only Yes Men are promoted. Constant reshuffling every year to avoid accountability. Clash of cultures between Korea and America. Samsung isn't interested in the long term development of global employees, only uses satellite labs to train employees back at HQ. Working here is in violation of your soul. Don't do it!!!!

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      Samsung Research America Response
      9y
      Thank you for the review. I am disappointed to hear about your troubling experience with HQ in South Korea. We are constantly working to improve communications between our U.S. and Korean offices. SRA is committed to driving new innovation and investing in our talent. Therefore, I am sorry that you have not had this experience. We are working very hard to bridge the cultural differences you have described.

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      5.0
      Jun 30, 2026
      Intern
      Recommend
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      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
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      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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