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Working at Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Burbank, CA Area

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On average, employees in Burbank, CA at Insomniac Games give their company a 1.3 rating out of 5.0 based on 3, whereas overall Average Rating of Insomniac Games is 4.4 out of 5.0 based on 5 Insomniac Games Review Ratings. The happiest Insomniac Games employees in Burbank, CA are Associate Engineers submitting an average rating of 3.8 and QA Testers with a rating of 0.0.

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4.4
Average Rating
(based on 3 Insomniac Games Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
5.0
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.7
Person You Work For
5.0
Rewards You Receive
3.3
Support You Get
4.3
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.7
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Compliance Assistant
"Being an "Insomniac" is not just a job, it's a way of life. To be able to be a small part of something so big makes my job a dream come true. It's surreal and I can't express how thrilled I am with each and every single event I work."
Posted 10 years ago in Beverly Hills, CA

Working at Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA: 3 Employee Reviews

Associate Engineer
in Burbank, CA

"It's probably one of the best companies in gaming, but the style of management inherent to gaming doesn't promote good development practices."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
QA Tester
in Burbank, CA

"Great game developer with a lot of pull in the industry."

What do you like about working at Insomniac Games?

"They take care of their employees in every conceivable way."

What don't you like about working at Insomniac Games?

"I don't work there anymore."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"You're good."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.4
Insomniac Games (5)
4.6 Highest Rated in this Industry is E-Plus (7)
2.1 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Verifi (6)
3.6 Average of All Companies in this Industry (10,602)
Senior Gameplay Programmer
in Burbank, CA

"Nice on a resume, but don't let them burn you out."

What do you like about working at Insomniac Games?

"They made the best quality games. The pay was very good."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This is the best game company I ever worked for. That being said, game companies suck to work for. Pick another industry. Really."

What don't you like about working at Insomniac Games?

"Nearly 80 hour weeks most of the year.13 hours / day Monday through Friday8 hours / day Saturday5 hours / day Sunday5 weeks to program every single thing in a level. You don't get to design it, but if it isn't fun it is your fault. If a redesign is needed, you are not granted additional time. If it isn't fun in 5 weeks, you are fired.The stress was incredible.Made me hate games."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"8 hour day.Don't hold programmers accountable for designer mistakes.Let employees have a life."

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