Nokia

The lean approach to R&D is somewhat misguided right now due to quality issues. However, NSN is trying hard to slowly refine it and make it work.

They have made a strong emphasis on quality, narrowed their businesses and portfolio to increase focus on Mobile Broadband Networks products, and taken difficult steps with RIFS and streamlining the organization. All steps are in the right direction.

I think the company has the right "spirit". It is still not certain how successful they will be, but their "head" (management strategy) is in the right place in my opinion.

They also encourage lateral moves across functional areas.

Salaries seem low compared to industry. Not much upward growth opportunity at the moment (understandable due to recent restructuring efforts; I hope this gets better soon).

Slightly chaotic R&D environment (very lean and scrum team oriented, which is difficult to manage in such a large org).

Heading in the right direction, keep going.