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      RealNetworks reviews

      2.9

      33% would recommend to a friend

      (304 total reviews)
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      Rob Glaser

      37% approve of CEO

      18% positive business outlook

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      RealNetworks has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 304 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The RealNetworks employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      304 reviews
      2.0
      Apr 9, 2014

      Lipstick on a Pig

      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Coworkers are mostly pleasant and truly willing to help on another The view is great view from the new building and it's somewhat modern - open and inviting for collaboration There are opportunities to learn new technologies as they're moving into the cloud/mobile environment

      Cons

      The company had a new CEO with vision but Rob Glaser didn't approve as he seems to be wedded to RealPlayer for some reason. The company took 10 steps backwards when the old guard returned and they really don't get the new world of devices anywhere though they seem to think they do. The new office building, though nice inside, is in a terrible location for commuters The people who really cared about making good products and knowing how to do so have left, or are close to leaving.

      1.0
      Apr 1, 2010

      No opportunities if you are not a buddy of upper management in the game team

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Great location in downtown Seattle. Close to the public market. - Work-life balance is generally good - OK on benefit/salary

      Cons

      - People who are buddies of some upper management seem to get unjustified raises and promotions. I have seen very qualified employees who never get promotions and very little raises. As a result, these quality employees left the company and moved on. - Too much office politics. You don't want to be on the wrong side of these managers and their buddies for whatever the reason or you're doomed. It was exhausting and not easy to focus on 'the real work' 100% of the time.

      1.0
      Jul 11, 2008

      What a nightmare of a company

      Senior software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They will pay you good money, and you don't have to do a lot of work. There is always a lot of anxiety around quarterly earnings, but if you put your head down and don't make a lot of noise, you won't get fired for a long time, and can keep cashing those paychecks.

      Cons

      The senior management are completely incompetent, so they keep changing their strategy and priorities. The company barely squeaks by each quarter, so everyone is focused on fighting short term fires with no regard whatsoever to any long-term vision. Most of the company works in private offices, and there is no sense of camaraderie or enthusiasm-- in fact, because of the culture of blame that is pervasive, most managers are territorial and backbiting. It is a terrible place to work

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