Great work-life balance overshadowed by looming layoffs - Senior Software Engineer SmartThings Employee Review

3.0
22 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing work life balance Flexibility when going to the office

Cons

Everyone is going to get laid off in the US and moving to Korea. Mountain View was first. Minneapolis will be next.

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5.0
28 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Given lots of opportunities - Respectful people - Hard work is often recognized

Cons

- Can be extremely fast paced at times - Last minute feature requests from Samsung is not uncommon.

1.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

• Lots of snacks • Some smart engineers

Cons

• Slow moving behemoth due to being a part of Samsung • Toxic positivity culture • Releases software 2 times a years • Leadership constantly strong armed by Samsung • Just laid off 30% of employees, outlook and moral look bad • Samsung is pressuring to take away perks and benefits and force people in office. • In recent layoffs disproportionately terminated women employees

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