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  • "People are great and supportive.(in 25 reviews)
  • "Benefits are good(in 18 reviews)
  • "Good culture and relaxed environment while allowing you some flexability to learn from other areas.(in 12 reviews)
  • "pay is good or can be said that is little above market.(in 10 reviews)
  • "Great technology and products.(in 10 reviews)
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  1. 4.0
    Former Employee, more than 1 year

    Good company, came back strong after major problems

    Apr 12, 2021 - Principal Scientist in San Jose, CA
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Good work environment, treats people well

    Cons

    Sensitive to market, fell on hard times

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  2. 5.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Great environment to work

    Mar 1, 2016 - Anonymous Employee in San Jose, CA
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great environment to work. Challenging problems and very smart colleagues to work with. Focused well defined projects. Values new ideas and contributions are appreciated.

    Cons

    Need more ambitious long term outlook for projects. Need more resources for future proofing technology. Limited snacks and food at work

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  4. 4.0
    Current Employee

    I like it

    Dec 2, 2015 - Mechanical Engineer in San Jose, CA
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Good work environment with interesting Projects and a diverse community

    Cons

    -Lunch is not free -Gym is not free to contractors

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  5. 4.0
    Current Intern, more than 3 years

    Good and best

    Jun 14, 2021 - Trainee in Bengaluru
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Work environment good best excellent

    Cons

    No anything not anything anymore

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  6. 4.0
    Former Employee

    Lot's of learning opportunities

    Nov 12, 2011 - Analog Design Engineer in Santa Clara, CA
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great colleagues Fun environment to work in Open environment and knowledge sharing

    Cons

    Too many incompetent first line managers HR is not your friend

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  7. 3.0
    Former Employee, more than 1 year

    It Could Be Better

    Mar 21, 2022 - Office Manager in San Jose, CA
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great coworkers, lunch on site, opportunities to learn new things

    Cons

    Low pay, not very easy to move departments, there's a lot of gossip that can influence the quality of your work environment

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  8. 4.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Good company

    May 10, 2023 - Junior Information Security Analyst in Bengaluru
    Recommend
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    Pros

    1. Good work environment. 2. Good salary package 3. Benefits 4. Learning opportunities 5. Growth

    Cons

    I don’t think there are cons.

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  9. 2.0
    Former Employee, more than 3 years

    Hesitant for new technology or product development

    Apr 25, 2023 - Director of Engineering in San Jose, CA
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    Pros

    The company is profitable with its existing product portfolio. Good and safe work environment.

    Cons

    Too much hesitation in going after new technologies/product development. Keeps canceling new product developments thus demotivating engineering teams. Management keeps looking for products with short-term returns and thus dont have any leadership products/technology. Senior management is mediocre and does not show respect for technically strong employees.

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  10. 3.0
    Former Intern

    intern experience

    Oct 12, 2020 - Intern 
    Recommend
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    Pros

    -very nice coworkers/ nice teamwork and met a lot of wonderful people -coworkers were very encouraging and helpful in educating me and pushing me

    Cons

    -very very dull work environment

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  11. 2.0
    Former Employee

    Young company with excellent technology that needs to mature and take better care of its employees.

    Dec 9, 2008 - Manager in Santa Clara, CA
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    Pros

    Synaptics was an exciting place to work but very intense and short driven. The company lacks strategic direction. The HR organization is poorly run and these leads to significant unrest and turnover within the company.

    Cons

    Long hours. lots of travel and little opportunity for recognition. Synaptics needs to improve employees opportunities for work//life balance. Long hours and constant travel are seen as badges of honor rather than signs of an unhealthy work environment. HR is known for hiring from the outside without consulting or involving key stakeholders in the decision making process.

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