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Diversity Group with large potential - Research Scientist Red Balloon Security Employee Review

5.0
21 Jul 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Based in mid town manhattan, the company provides a diverse environment. You can work with top of the line scientists and engineers from all over the world which is rare and valuable in the computer security industry. You can get hands on every stuff in the company in a very short time. Red Balloon sponsors employees go to DefCon and SummerCon every year and we usually have talk in these conference. RBS provides a lot of support when you are working deeply and intensely on research.

Cons

Sometimes it is hard to get work life balance. Projects sometimes get very demanding but no one on the teams complain about it because we learn a lot and it is rewarding.

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5.0
24 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Red Balloon is well known and respected in the Security and Research world. The commercial products are good, and just need time and the right effort to gain more customers in Commercial. Great, smart group of people! If you're looking for a "startup" style opportunity, where you can make a big difference, but also with the financial security of a large list of government/research funding, this is the place. Red Balloon is demonstrably making the world of embedded devices safer for Customers and Consumers.

Cons

It can be a challenge to work in an environment with so many smart people (mostly PhDs in the field) and keep focus on what needs to be done to advance the business. Yet this can also be the fun part - if you enjoy the responsibility and opportunity to "show your stuff" and make a contribution in Research or R&D roles.

5.0
4 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

RBS is a fast paced fast growing cyber security for embedded systems company. Culturally, working at RBS your opinion matters. Working for other companies that have gate keepers that prevent individualism tend to micromanage your research. In this regard RBS is a breath of fresh air. RBS hires only experts that are niche in embedded systems. The work you do here is extremely interesting and challenging. I work remote and find that I have no communication problems. When I need to work on a project and need help the team always pulls together. I find that the work is challenging and I never get board. I love how it is easy to communicate wit management and team members.

Cons

If you are not a self starter that has the tenacity to solve hard problems with little guidance. RBS will be challenging. The team environment is great. You need to be an individual and contribute equally to the team.

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