Strong potential, confused direction - Staff Software Engineer SmartThings Employee Review

2.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very competent peers Subsidiary relationship allows for outsized impact within the larger Samsung ecosystem Open culture with lots of possibility for collaboration and exposure if self-directed

Cons

Leadership struggles with Samsung relationship. Unable to deliver on promises or set direction, individuals end up either leaving or keeping their head down and becoming conduits for Samsung demands. Leadership is mostly internal promotions with little new blood or outside experience. 30% RIF in Spring '26 followed by a surprising burst of positive reviews on glassdoor. WLB largely down to luck-of-the-draw, as teams and service ownership aren't always in your control.

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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.

3.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

very good compensation, free snacks and beverages

Cons

role expectations were not always clear. hard to demonstrate leadership when there were only a few new features.

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