SanDisk Reviews

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – A growing company with the hot product in the market - flash memory products
Some nice employee perks such as the International Festival
Promotes policy that respects employees of different culture and back grounds

Cons – Like all large tech corporations, there are many layers in the management structure, so it is very difficult to get promoted.
A lot of company politics. Managers and executive only hire people in his or her own circle, thus a lot of in fighting will be ensured when the resources are limited
Shifting R&D and many engineering functions to Asia, that means eventually many positions in the U.S will be eliminated

Advice to Senior Management – Spend more on R&D, less on hiring more executive and managers. Top heavy organization will not be successful in the longer run.

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Generous bonus at times. A relatively diverse environment.

Cons – It is a totally unfair environment. If you want a promotion, don't bother to work harder within SanDisk. However, do try to get a job offer from another company. Then you are almost guaranteed the promotion when you pretend to quit even if you are an under performer. Working harder and better only gives you disappointment or abuse.

Advice to Senior Management – Be fair and be honest.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Nice Culture, helping Colleagues,Challenging work

Cons – I dont see any downsides of working at sandisk

Advice to Senior Management – Leadership at sandisk is nice and I dont think I have any advice for the management. I am happy the way it is.

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Fast-paced
Growth in OEM business and Enterprise

Cons – Cutlure - very hard to work with closed minded, arguementative people. M-systems acquisition is not a fit.
Senior Leadership does not communicate.
Act like a start-up with the attitude to manufacture products and change on a dime - can't do that with a manufacturing house.
No standard processes, very disorganized.
Overly concerned about shipping out products to generate revenue that do not meet quality requirements.
No portfolio management, always say yes to customers without knowing the companies capabilties.

Advice to Senior Management – Benchmark against industry practices and processes.
Hire more cross-industry expertise on senior leadership.
Get rid of MSystems - development is not as good as the industry: break up valuation is probably higher.

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – SanDisk is making money so everything seems fine at the moment. The past several years have been great due to the growth of mobile device market.

Cons – However, SanDisk is competing against giants and the turning of market condition could put it in danger due to its weakness in fundamental technologies and dependency in its partner.

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Working with great people. Everyone is easy going here. coworkers are very welling to help the new hire and there is a great integration program here.

Cons – Tending to have long meetings. During certain meetings when other groups are presenting, it's kind of hard to get into the situation.

Advice to Senior Management – Many talented and easy-going engineers are recruited, so overall the company culture is easy to adapted into. Maybe can make the meetings more efficient.

I worked at SanDisk

Pros – Its a job that pays the bills. Leave as soon as you can though

Cons – Manipulative and deceptive management. No flow though to let you know what is going on if you are not a friend of the VP. Managers could care less about you or if you have a life. They expect you to work holidays, Thanksgiving and X-Mas to get work done. They work you 12-14 hours a day and expect perfection. G&A people are routinely given dimished stock, if at all, low wages. And they never thank you for your hard effort. Save yourself and work somewhere else.

Advice to Senior Management – Cut the politics and try treating your employees with respect instead of like dirt

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Projects are challenging, so would be a good starting point for career development. Bonus is good,especially if you are working on important projects.

Cons – Always very busy, always lots of projects. Most people there work hard, which adds a lot of peer pressure. Most of the managers in design are directors.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Great people, interesting work. There are always new opportunities for change & growth.

Cons – Hasn't made the change to a $5 billion company, still some legacy startup behaviors.

Advice to Senior Management – Think then act.

I have been working at SanDisk

Pros – Great Products to work with and great technology , innovation is part of our daily tasks.
Great people and work balance is fair.

Cons – Sandisk is still a flash maker company and it will be nice to see it growth also to be a software/Hardware company that use flash.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend