Does RealNetworks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, RealNetworks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at RealNetworks. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at RealNetworks?

33% of RealNetworks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated RealNetworks 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RealNetworks?

Software Engineer (14) , Program Manager (12) , Senior Software Development Engineer (12) , Software Development Engineer (12) , Director (8) , Intern (6) , (4) , General Manager (4) , Manager (4) , Product Manager (4) , Senior Program Manager (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Software Test Engineer (4) , Data Science Intern (3) , Producer (3)

What are the pros of working at RealNetworks according to real employee reviews?

"Good people (mostly)" ((in 57 reviews)); "good work/life balance for the size of the company" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 18 reviews)); "good pay and easy work" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good People and decent salaries," ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at RealNetworks according to real employee reviews?

"There were layoffs within 3 months of my start date and they continued for years, at least once a year." ((in 25 reviews)); "Almost feudal management, divisions sometimes seem adversarial." ((in 20 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant and ignores competition." ((in 15 reviews)); "Low morale: Everybody is just trying to survive...there is hardly any passion here." ((in 12 reviews)); "Senior leadership continually plays catch" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about RealNetworks layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about RealNetworks layoffs and their outlook for job security at RealNetworks in 2026.

What are the top reviewed RealNetworks locations?

Seattle , Reston , New York , San Francisco , South Seattle , Chicago , Dallas , Bellevue , Marysville , Renton

RealNetworks reviews

2.9

33% would recommend to a friend

(304 total reviews)

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

4.0

Mar 25, 2015

3 years working here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People and well defined processes

Cons

Still works like a startup in terms of technology

5.0

Mar 15, 2015

Had a great time at this company. Would definitely do it again!

Senior software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No full-stack here, which is great! Everyone has the opportunity to specialise (every development team does it's own thing). Also, if you are not happy with current technology, you can easily switch to another team. (RealNetworks is a multimedia company, they invented internet streaming back in the 90-ties)

Cons

Maybe not the greatest communication of tasks by management.

4.0

Mar 11, 2015

I have much chance to grow up with the company together.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional in multi-media area, good culture.

Cons

Need to catch up with the new trend of internet.

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3 years working here

Had a great time at this company. Would definitely do it again!

I have much chance to grow up with the company together.

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