A Good Company that Can Become Great - Senior Programmer ASM Research Employee Review

4.0
23 Aug 2016
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Pros

The atmosphere and culture are key elements to work. ASM does a great job of keeping the culture flexible and fluid, allowing for teleworking and understanding. Like all companies, some managers are better than others, but that's expected. There has been tremendous growth the last 3 years and so there are many different places to find exciting opportunities. The company also offers free fruit and food every morning as well as free coffee. These are nice perks!

Cons

The leave policy is not aligned well with similar companies. Employees should earn more leave in quicker availability. The pay is at the low end of the scale for the jobs we do. That can be OK if there are more opportunities to get bonuses or raises. This seems to be a company-wide issue that HR/Management should evaluate so as not to lose the best talent over pricing. The cost of benefits seems high and we should compete them a little more to try to bring the price down.

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5.0
5 Jun 2026
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Pros

ASM Research provides a collaborative engineering environment that empowers technical professionals to take ownership of massive, enterprise-scale performance architectures. The leadership strongly recognizes dedication and impact, creating a culture where mentoring peers and driving operational excellence are deeply valued. It is an ideal workplace for engineers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges while safeguarding mission-critical systems.

Cons

While ASM Research offers great stability, the specialized nature of long-term government contracts can sometimes slow down the adoption of modern, open-source automation tools and frameworks. Navigating the rigid compliance and bureaucratic layers required for federal systems can occasionally extend project timelines and administrative overhead. Additionally, engineers looking for rapid exposure to fast-paced, commercial tech stacks may find the environment more focused on maintaining and optimizing legacy enterprise architectures.

5.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

Easy to work with and get along with coworkers!

Cons

No cons really at this time. Typical job!

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