Is Samsung Research America a good company to work for?

Samsung Research America has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 722 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Samsung Research America to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Samsung Research America have been left by employees working as Research Intern , Intern and Staff Software Engineer .

Does Samsung Research America pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Samsung Research America employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Samsung Research America. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Samsung Research America?

60% of Samsung Research America employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Samsung Research America 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Samsung Research America?

Software Engineer (47) , Intern (28) , Staff Software Engineer (27) , Research Intern (18) , Staff Engineer (15) , Senior Software Engineer (13) , Director (12) , Senior Manager (10) , Senior Staff Engineer (9) , Intern - Hourly (8) , Principal Engineer (8) , Engineer (7) , Research Engineer (7) , Senior Research Engineer (7) , Senior Research Scientist (7)

What are the pros of working at Samsung Research America according to real employee reviews?

"People there are great." ((in 75 reviews)); "Benefit was good" ((in 70 reviews)); "Good work life balance (may vary with team)" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good salary rate compared to competitors" ((in 29 reviews)); "The pay is good (the standard pay in bay area for graduate interns)." ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Samsung Research America according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, top" ((in 44 reviews)); "Hierarchical culture" ((in 22 reviews)); "Incompetent managers usually have a few incompetent friends who are likely to take your credit." ((in 19 reviews)); "No leadership and goals." ((in 14 reviews)); "communication between different orgs is difficult and frustrating" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Samsung Research America layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Samsung Research America locations?

Mountain View , San Jose , Plano , Richardson , Irvine , San Francisco , New York , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Jersey City , Austin , Boston , Bridgewater , Ridgefield , Logan , Raleigh , Texas City , Valencia , Turlock , South San Francisco , Cupertino , Los Altos , Palo Alto , Santa Clara , Saratoga , Sunnyvale , Burlington , Berkeley Heights , Playa Vista

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Samsung Research America reviews

3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(518 total reviews)

Wonil Roh

83% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Samsung Research America has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 518 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Samsung Research America employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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518 reviews

3.0

May 5, 2026

Good pay, but decisions are made far away

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Good pay and health insurance * Work Life Balance is good

Cons

* Many critical decisions are from HQ in Korea * Unstable Head Count * Depends on team, research domain is keep shifting

Samsung Research America Response

1mo

Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the positive aspects of our workplace, including the good pay, health insurance, and work-life balance. Hello, We understand your concerns regarding decision-making processes and the shifting nature of research domains. We are committed to improving communication and alignment between HQ and local teams to ensure more consistent and effective decision-making. Additionally, we will strive to provide clearer direction and stability in research domains to support our teams better. Kind regards, SRA People Team

3.0

May 2, 2026

Good pay, but expect frequent overtime

Staff research engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay in dallas area

Cons

Frequent overtime work. Management is directionless

Samsung Research America Response

1mo

Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the good pay in the Dallas area. We acknowledge your concerns regarding frequent overtime and management direction. We are committed to improving work-life balance and providing clearer guidance to our teams. Your input is valuable, and we will work to address these issues effectively. Best, SRA People Team

2.0

Apr 30, 2026

Dysfunctional culture with stressed employees and no direction

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Folks are often respectful but very stressed beneath the surface. Good coffee machines.

Cons

Terrible culture. No direction. Everyone is trying to justify their existence. Unfortunately, go/no go decisions are made top down, and top often means HQ. Very cold. You can get fired a random morning despite stellar performance. Always working toward a PowerPoint to show you’re not useless. Always in a rush, always org shifts, always budget cuts, always catching up at night. Disdain is rampant. The worst culture I’ve ever set foot on. Folks from other SV companies regret moving here.

Samsung Research America Response

1mo

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand the depth of your concerns regarding the company culture, direction, and work environment. Your experience is important to us, and we take these issues seriously. We are committed to fostering a more supportive, transparent, and collaborative culture. We will work to improve communication, provide clearer direction, and ensure that all employees feel valued and secure in their roles. Your input is crucial in helping us identify areas for improvement. Best regards, SRA People Team

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