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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
10
TOTAL
RATINGS
198

Crystal Dynamics Company Culture

Crystal Dynamics Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
Crystal Dynamics' Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Crystal Dynamics CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
 Crystal Dynamics' CEO
54 /100

Diversity at Crystal Dynamics

Women at Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-45

Crystal Dynamics employees are -45% more likely to recommend Crystal Dynamics as a great place to work

22%Promoters
11%Passives
67%Detractors

Working at Crystal Dynamics

Working at Crystal Dynamics is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Crystal Dynamics employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Crystal Dynamics’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Crystal Dynamics was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Crystal Dynamics

D+

Overall Company Culture at Crystal Dynamics is rated D+

Last updated months ago

Bottom
25%

Crystal Dynamics ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Crystal Dynamics Employee Reviews

Crystal Dynamics Company Information

Crystal Dynamics Company Overview

Crystal Dynamics is a leading developer of interactive entertainment based in Redwood City, California.

Headquarter1600 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 500
Redwood City, CA
United States of America
Websitecrystald.com
Founding Date1992
Tel650-421-7600
Company StatusPrivate

Crystal Dynamics Competitors

Crystal Dynamics competitors include Naughty Dog. Crystal Dynamics ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Crystal Dynamics compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Naughty Dog's Logo
    Naughty Dog
    3.5/5
  2. #2
    Crystal Dynamics' Logo
    Crystal Dynamics
    2.8/5

Crystal Dynamics Employees

10 employees at Crystal Dynamics have reviewed Crystal Dynamics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 10 Crystal Dynamics employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Crystal Dynamics are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Crystal Dynamics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Crystal Dynamics are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Crystal Dynamics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Crystal Dynamics believe the environment at Crystal Dynamics is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Crystal Dynamics is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Crystal Dynamics work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Crystal Dynamics are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Crystal Dynamics - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Crystal Dynamics KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Crystal Dynamics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Crystal Dynamics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Crystal Dynamics CEO & Leadership

Crystal Dynamics CEO

 Crystal Dynamics' CEO
54 /100

Crystal Dynamics Leadership

The Crystal Dynamics Executive Team is rated a “D”

  • Gary Snethen CTO

    Gary Snethen serves as the CTO of Crystal Dynamics. Gary started at Crystal Dynamics in Jun of 2013. Gary currently... read more

  • Sabrina Sainez Studio Admin for Executive Team

    Sabrina Sainez serves as the Studio Admin for Executive Team of Crystal Dynamics. Sabrina started at Crystal Dynamics in... read more

Crystal Dynamics Salaries

How much does Crystal Dynamics pay?

How much do people at Crystal Dynamics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Crystal Dynamics is $131,263, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,978, or $74 per hour.

At Crystal Dynamics, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $295,766 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,119 annually. Average Crystal Dynamics salaries by department include: HR at $111,782, Operations at $115,904, Customer Support at $75,211, and Engineering at $148,757. Half of Crystal Dynamics salaries are above $154,978.

8 employees at Crystal Dynamics rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Crystal Dynamics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$78k
$78k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$115k
$115k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$155k
$155k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$214k
$214k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$282k
$282k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$325k
$325k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$373k
$373k100th Percentile
$131,263*
Average Compensation
$154,978*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Crystal Dynamics Salaries by Department

Explore Crystal Dynamics Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Crystal Dynamics

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Crystal Dynamics across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Crystal Dynamics Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Crystal Dynamics PTO

Crystal Dynamics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Crystal Dynamics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo34%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Crystal Dynamics applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

6
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (6 out of 6)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 6)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Crystal Dynamics Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Crystal Dynamics on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
33%
Marketing
33%
Operations
33%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
33%
Washington
33%
Simpsonville
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Crystal Dynamics

What is Crystal Dynamics address?

Crystal Dynamics location is at 1600 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 500

What is Crystal Dynamics eNPS?

The eNPS for Crystal Dynamics is -45

What is the salary for Accountant in Crystal Dynamics?

Accountant average salary in the US is 78k

What are the salaries in the Product in Crystal Dynamics?

The average salaries for Product in Crystal Dynamics is 146k

Who are Crystal Dynamics competitors?

Crystal Dynamics main competitors are Naughty Dog

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