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
Apr 16, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice location on the Seattle waterfront, across the street from a park. Very nice during the Summers. Generally nice and well intentioned employees. Company is stable and solvent. Job security is relatively good, considering the current economy.

Cons

Almost feudal management, divisions sometimes seem adversarial. Frequently ideas are axed due to political concerns. Basically, we'd have to work with another division and management is unsure if they'll be dependable. So many opportunities are loss to the lack of cooperation between groups. Development style is very cautious and slow. Management makes noise about more agile development processes but are pushing it with more required processes and documents. Employees do not have enough authority to really own their work. It's all about the process and making documents to cover your ass.

3.0
Apr 6, 2009

At least we're not evil

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

GameHouse division rocks! Real pretty much lets it run independently, which keeps it going.

Cons

Company seems to lurch from failed initiative to failed initiative. We never seem to get good press.

4.0
Apr 2, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed work atmosphere. Flexible hours. Good people to work with. Great lunchroom with good selection and prices. Easy to go and talk with people in other departments. Perks sometimes include renting a movie theater and watching a newly released movie. Fantastic family Halloween party. My boss would often have lunch with the people under him. What I needed to do was made clear and I usually was given enough time to complete my project.

Cons

Company going too many directions, needs guidance. Overall it feels like the company is coasting, not going anywhere. I could not even tell you the main product focus of the company.

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