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

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
3.0
Nov 16, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

There of tons of options here, whether you want to develop typical software, build and support services, IT, or games. Lots of options. The company does a reasonable amount of charitable giving.

Cons

The environment can be pretty caustic. Most of the great talent from the earlier days of the company is gone. The company goes through small-medium sized layoffs a couple times a year, and this has been going on for the past decade. It really doesn't seem to be able to pick its direction, and as such that direction changes every couple of years.

2.0
Oct 16, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people are great to work with. Many long timers. Company has lots of cash in the bank.

Cons

The company lacks innovation and forward thinking. It seems that RN is always one or two steps behind the competition when getting new products out the door. Groups are very "top heavy", meaning too much management, not enough worker bees.

2.0
Oct 14, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good life work balance - because essentially there is nothing much going on anyway.

Cons

no directions things take ages to take a decision on...

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