The people are great, but if your boss wants a 1:1 in a conference room, call in sick! - Engineering for User Experience TiVo Employee Review

2.0
3 Oct 2012
Recommend
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Pros

TiVo makes a killer product and if you're in the field trials program, you get free service and equipment. The atmosphere is really relaxed and they offer telecommuting, flexible schedules, and encourage creativity. Everyone in my department was super friendly and supportive. I think the pay is also decent.

Cons

Unlike most other companies I've worked for, there is no "rumor mill" or "watercooler talk" about impending layoffs--nothing to help you get mentally prepared. Your manager just comes to you one day for your regular one on one, but this time they reserve a conference room and come equipped with a red file folder telling you that IT is shutting down your credentials as you speak. The last layoff (about 10% of total workforce) was a complete and utter surprise, so kudos to the executive team for keeping a secret. The government could use people like that! At least I had a good manager who had a heart and really empathized with me even though she had to do the dirty work of decisions made above her pay grade. There is no onsite gym, no 401(k) matching, no cafeteria, and the onsite haircut company charges $20 for a simple cut.

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5.0
9 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This role is flexible time wise. It provides a lot of down time within one shift. The supervisors were understanding about errors, and supportive when training. Very small amount of training required.

Cons

Have to be able to watch and listen two two television shows simultaneously.

2.0
18 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The office building was nice and there are some great people that worked there.

Cons

The leadership was a bunch of men just trying to protect their own egos and line their own pockets. I never worked anywhere that felt as dismissive of women as TiVo.

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