Solid embedded systems work, but facing real organizational headwinds - Sotfware Engineer iRobot Employee Review

3.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong engineering culture with talented teammates who care deeply about the product. Good opportunities to work on interesting hardware/software problems across Bluetooth, firmware, and robotics. Reasonable work-life balance and autonomy on projects.

Cons

Company direction has felt uncertain in recent years, which affects team morale and long-term planning. Career growth can be slow depending on your org. Resources and headcount have tightened, making it harder to execute at the pace the work deserves.

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5.0
22 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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

Cons

- 1 star for the PICEA people

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