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      Tessera Reviews

      3.4

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (44 total reviews)
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      Thomas Lacey

      39% approve of CEO

      30% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Culture and values

      2.8

      Senior management

      Tessera has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 44 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tessera employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      44 reviews
      5.0
      13 Jan 2015

      Great People, Great Outlook

      Legal group
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The perks are quite good, including comp, vacation, holidays, onsite activiities, such as workout classes and yoga. There are plenty of opportunities for growth

      Cons

      Turn over is a bit high, but people who leave tend to do well, so I think this is just the nature of silicon valley. People do come back, so the atmosphere is supportive and does not harbor resentment against former employees. I think Tessera is a model in this regard.

      3.0
      9 Sept 2010

      The legal department needed an upgrade

      Ip docketing clerk
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Co-workers are friendly and they do foster a collegial working atmosphere.

      Cons

      Despite their reputation to clients, much of their working policies and their organization continues to be a "work in progress".

      2.0
      26 Apr 2009

      Tessera is a limited career opportunity

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Option Packages are very good although in the current economy repriciing or new options will be necessary. Good compensation, very fair market assessment for job vs pay. Opportunity to innovate is strong, however do not be two aggressive with your ideas. Not a lot of resources are available to pursue new businesses or new ares of innovation. Standards to achieve are more based on your willingness to conform to direction than results obtained, so for the "friendly" employee this can be very good.

      Cons

      Lack of risk taking in business based on the fear of patent infringement and "loosing" the business. This means many areas of research will not be pursued. In addition management only understands a very limited set of technologies. They do not understand electronics! Conservative legal stance on innovation because of the fear of patent revenue lost. No product development in this company to speak of.

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