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A one-time market leader that didn't see its industry change direction

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Nokia for 2 years
August 5, 2013
Sunnyvale, California
1.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great location, in downtown Sunnyvale. The company is trying really hard to retain talent, but not doing it right. For example, they offer food trucks and beer bashes, rather than bonuses and RSUs.

Cons

Don't have control over their own destiny. Their dependence on Microsoft is a conflict of interest.

Salary wasn't market-leader salary. Bonuses were poor. Lack of a stock plan (no RSUs). Poor ESPP. No free lunches.

Advice to Management

Get out of the phone business, focus on consumer services, like "Here" and the S40 browser.

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