RealNetworks Program Manager reviews

2.5

12% would recommend to a friend

(12 total reviews)
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Rob Glaser

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2.0
Apr 9, 2014

Lipstick on a Pig

Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers are mostly pleasant and truly willing to help on another The view is great view from the new building and it's somewhat modern - open and inviting for collaboration There are opportunities to learn new technologies as they're moving into the cloud/mobile environment

Cons

The company had a new CEO with vision but Rob Glaser didn't approve as he seems to be wedded to RealPlayer for some reason. The company took 10 steps backwards when the old guard returned and they really don't get the new world of devices anywhere though they seem to think they do. The new office building, though nice inside, is in a terrible location for commuters The people who really cared about making good products and knowing how to do so have left, or are close to leaving.

2.0
Dec 19, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- Great people to work with, very smart - Interesting and technically challenging work - Opportunities for advancement (see cons)

Cons

- Senior leadership continually plays catch-up with competition - Strategic decisions made from the catch-up position are reactionary and desperate - Lots of churn from good people trying to make a better culture, then leaving for a company with healthier leadership (creating opportunity for advancement for those that are left)

3.0
Nov 16, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

There of tons of options here, whether you want to develop typical software, build and support services, IT, or games. Lots of options. The company does a reasonable amount of charitable giving.

Cons

The environment can be pretty caustic. Most of the great talent from the earlier days of the company is gone. The company goes through small-medium sized layoffs a couple times a year, and this has been going on for the past decade. It really doesn't seem to be able to pick its direction, and as such that direction changes every couple of years.

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