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* Posted anonymously by DivX employees (updated Jun 19, 2009)

Kevin C. Hell

CEO

50% Approve

“Neutral”

2.9
1 - 10 of 18 DivX Reviews
  • Jun 19, 2009

    2.0

    DivX Anonymous in San Diego, CA:   (Past Employee - 2008)

    Pros

    Cool flexible place to work with a lot of very smart people. I'm sure a little bit of the old DivX is reminiscent, but it's seemed to have devolved into what is the competition doing, let's do that too. It has a nice open work environment.

    Cons

    It used to be an open and transparent place wtih lots of enthusiasm, but I think the mgmt now is too concerned with counting their money and playing it safe. They hire really talented people and don't let them shine. The place is ugly with gossip and politics and the "social club" promotions don't put the best people in the best positions. There is also a lack of leadership and decision making on projects. Plus, often work would get farmed out while senkior and competent people are stuck doing low level catch up work on the infamous DivX "fire drills". Almost all of the original visionaries are long gone.

    Advice to Senior Management

    Start recognizing talent. You're not Sony so start moving quickly like a small nimble company. Bring back transparency. Give people some authority to make calls on projects and lose the group decision making that generally leads to people casting doubts instead of building products. Maybe senior mgmt needs a shakeup. Move in a spirited direction that says DivX and let people shine instead of becoming generic copycat company x with a $3 stock share.

  • Product Marketing Manager in San Diego, CA:

    “DivX is a pretty great place to work if you like to manage yourself.”

    Jun 5, 2009

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  • Anonymous in San Diego, CA:

    “Fun place to work...”

    Mar 11, 2009

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  • Unknown in San Diego, CA:

    “A place to work”

    Feb 25, 2009

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  • Marketing in San Diego, CA:

    “Great Environment, Friendly Coworkers, Confusing Organizational Structure”

    Jan 14, 2009

    1 found helpful

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  • Anonymous in San Diego, CA:

    “It's party time...if you are a VP or above...”

    Jan 7, 2009

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  • Decline to State, It Didn't Matter Since I Couldn't Do My Job Anyways in San Diego, CA:

    “You'll be one of the cool kids, until mom & dad decide you aren't so cute any more and they send you away.”

    Dec 2, 2008

    3 found helpful | 1 comment

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  • Anonymous in San Diego, CA:

    “Great company, TERRIBLE management.”

    Dec 10, 2008

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  • Software Engineer in San Diego, CA:

    “Fun, but I'm still hungover.”

    Nov 13, 2008

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  • Software Engineer in San Diego, CA:

    “fun but lacks a sense of direction”

    Sep 22, 2008

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1 - 10 of 18 DivX Reviews
DivX Overview (DIVX)
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www.divx.com
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Size
150 to 499 Employees, $93M+ Revenue
HQ
San Diego, CA
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