Good historically, but getting worse over time. - Senior Principal Software Engineer iRobot Employee Review

3.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Robots you can actually run at home Work life balance Flexible hours, though lots of early/late meetings.

Cons

Limited innovation Slow R&D, often killed by market Cross time zone result in early/late meetings China language barrier can be frustrating

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5.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Team members help each other; Friendly managers and colleges; Good test equipment and on-site EMC testing chamber; Reliable products;

Cons

Focus on existing products and cost-down, not new technology; The top leaders don't have good plans for company's growth, or change the plans frequently

3.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- 5 star for the US, EMEA, and Japan people

Cons

- 1 star for the PICEA people

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