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Employees rate Skidmore, Owings & Merrill 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 706 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Overall, 47% of employees would recommend working at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to a friend. This is based on 706 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

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3.6

based on 699 ratings

47% would recommend to a friend

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56% approve of CEO

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Mission We are a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future.

Description Known for creating some of the world’s most technically and environmentally advanced designs, we are leveraging our collective expertise to build a better future for people, cities, and the planet. Under the leadership of an executive committee of three women partners, we became a carbon-neutral business with strategic offsets in 2022 and were named a Woman-forward Workplace finalist by Crain's New York Business in 2023. In 2023, we also earned a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, receiving the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Read our Climate Action Report at: https://www.som.com/news/read-our-2023-climate-action-report/

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Research and Innovation

Since our founding in 1936, SOM has been designing the future. From the first glass-and-steel office building in New York City to supertall towers that have redefined skylines around the world, our firm continues to be responsible for some of the most significant architectural and engineering achievements in modern history. We invest aggressively in research to continue to be at the vanguard of our industry. Our partnerships with universities, research laboratories, and industry collaborators have led to innovations that have transformed the building industry.

Join an Interdisciplinary Team

The merger of architecture and structural engineering has been SOM’s hallmark for decades. Long before “interdisciplinary” became a buzzword, it was the bedrock principle on which SOM was founded. Our teams are composed of designers with an artistic sensibility, architects and engineers with highly specialized technical knowledge, and planners with a deep understanding of policy and economics. The synthesis of these viewpoints generates design solutions that no single person could have imagined.

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Introducing the 2025 Impact Report: Culture, Equity & Climate Action at SOM. Building on our previous Climate Action Reports and DEI Reports, this newly combined format shows how equity, sustainability, and technological innovation intersect through our culture and practice. With data, interviews, and authored articles, the Impact Report highlights areas where we are working to make a meaningful impact in our practice and the profession. Access the interactive publication below. More → bit.ly/SOMimpact...Show more

Introducing the 2025 Impact Report: Culture, Equity & Climate Action at SOM. Building on our previous Climate Action Reports and DEI Reports, this newly combined format shows how equity, sustainability, and technological innovation intersect through our culture and practice. With data, interviews, and authored articles, the Impact Report highlights areas where we are working to make a meaningful impact in our practice and the profession. Access the interactive publication below. More → bit.ly/SOMimpact

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We’ve been recognized for the third year in a row with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Equality 100 Award, earning a top score on this year’s Corporate Equality Index. The Index evaluates workplace policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion, including nondiscrimination protections, benefits, and culture. It’s a useful benchmark—and a reminder that this work is ongoing. See the full Corporate Equality Index 2026 report → bit.ly/4tgrN15...Show more

We’ve been recognized for the third year in a row with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Equality 100 Award, earning a top score on this year’s Corporate Equality Index. The Index evaluates workplace policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion, including nondiscrimination protections, benefits, and culture. It’s a useful benchmark—and a reminder that this work is ongoing. See the full Corporate Equality Index 2026 report → bit.ly/4tgrN15

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Our San Francisco studio recently joined the 43rd Annual LEAP Sandcastle Classic, a community event that raises funds for arts education in Bay Area public schools. Partnering with Clarendon Elementary and several industry collaborators, our team helped raise over $4,700 to support LEAP’s mission. Working side-by-side with students, the team brought a playful Kirby-themed sand sculpture to life, earning the judges’ award for “Best Creative Twist.” We are proud to support creativity, education, and our local community, and we look forward to taking part again next year....Show more

Our San Francisco studio recently joined the 43rd Annual LEAP Sandcastle Classic, a community event that raises funds for arts education in Bay Area public schools. Partnering with Clarendon Elementary and several industry collaborators, our team helped raise over $4,700 to support LEAP’s mission. Working side-by-side with students, the team brought a playful Kirby-themed sand sculpture to life, earning the judges’ award for “Best Creative Twist.” We are proud to support creativity, education, and our local community, and we look forward to taking part again next year.

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Applications are now open for SOM’s annual summer internship, offering students an immersive professional experience across our global studios. Undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, engineering, or related design fields are invited to spend 10 weeks working alongside our teams, learning from experts, and contributing to projects. Interns gain hands-on exposure to studio life, develop design and visualization skills, and participate in a range of learning opportunities throughout the summer. The program takes place across our Austin, Chicago, Dubai, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. studios. Interested? Applications must be received by January 19, 2026. APPLY → bit.ly/47YP2Ei...Show more

Applications are now open for SOM’s annual summer internship, offering students an immersive professional experience across our global studios. Undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, engineering, or related design fields are invited to spend 10 weeks working alongside our teams, learning from experts, and contributing to projects. Interns gain hands-on exposure to studio life, develop design and visualization skills, and participate in a range of learning opportunities throughout the summer. The program takes place across our Austin, Chicago, Dubai, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. studios. Interested? Applications must be received by January 19, 2026. APPLY → bit.ly/47YP2Ei

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Newsweek has announced America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025, and we've made the list! The findings recognize "companies where employee engagement comes naturally," looking at key performance indicators, including leadership, integrity, compensation, work-life balance scores, and more. See the full rankings below. MORE → bit.ly/3I34C7d...Show more

Newsweek has announced America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025, and we've made the list! The findings recognize "companies where employee engagement comes naturally," looking at key performance indicators, including leadership, integrity, compensation, work-life balance scores, and more. See the full rankings below. MORE → bit.ly/3I34C7d

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill awards & accolades

Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2025

Pledges & certifications

Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay equality pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce

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Employee reviews at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 699 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Skidmore, Owings & Merrill employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

Employee reviews

Urban design internCurrent employee

5.0

Great team experience, but long hours required

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