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 54 reviews)); "good work/life balance for the size of the company" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 19 reviews)); "great culture" ((in 13 reviews)); "good pay and easy work" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Way too many layoffs that have been happening at least once a year." ((in 25 reviews)); "Groups are very "top heavy", meaning too much management, not enough worker bees." ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant and ignores competition." ((in 16 reviews)); "Senior leadership continually plays catch" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low morale: Everybody is just trying to survive...there is hardly any passion here." ((in 12 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).

Reviews by job title

304 reviews

1.0

Oct 31, 2019

Depressing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some friendly and smart folks, interesting tech, downtown location

Cons

Folks managed by fear, micromanagement from execs (they apparently have nothing better to do), clueless direction, pretty much last in everything including: employee investment, competitive positioning, and a ghost of a former office. Never know who will be let go or quit from day to day. Low pay. Forget any flexibility they promise you (aka, no work/life balance).

1.0

Jul 8, 2019

Squandering potential

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues. Innovative thinkers. Decent benefits package

Cons

Dysfunctional exec leadership (Glassdoor needs minimum of 5 words, now met)

1.0

Mar 14, 2017

Matter of time, the end is near

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, good pto, friendly team.

Cons

Company has no growth or revenue potential. Layoffs almost twice a year. Plenty of directors, VPs, managers, but no one to actually do the work. Spending and investing in product lines that are not competitive.

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