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Sonos Company Culture
Sonos Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Sonos' Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+CEO Rating
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Retention
A-Team
A-Sonos CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Patrick Spence
76 /100
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Diversity at Sonos
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Sonos have rated Office Culture, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sonos
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Sonos have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Sonos 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?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
25
Sonos employees are 25% more likely to recommend Sonos as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Sonos
Working at Sonos is rated highly by 64 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sonos employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Sonos’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. See below in detail how working at Sonos was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sonos
B+
Overall Company Culture at Sonos is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Sonos ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sonos Employee Reviews
Out of 83 Sonos employee reviews, 51% were positive. The remaining 49% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sonos improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 51% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 49% |
Positive Reviews From Sonos Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting a variety of interesting colleagues.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart. Driven. Caring. Supportive. Direct
- What is the best part about your compensation package?not to the point now
Constructive Feedback From Sonos Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Listen to and invest in the employees.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?They need to do better at innovation and moving quickly.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Lots of promises and under-delivered
Sonos Company Information
Sonos Company Overview
Sonos is a wireless multi-room music system enabling users to play music anywhere in the house and control it using a smartphone.
Sonos was founded in 2002 and its current CEO is Patrick Spence. Since its inception 24 years ago, Sonos has grown to 1314 employees.
Sonos Mission, Vision & Values
Sonos Mission & Values
Fill every home with music and make listening a valued experience again.
Sonos Vision Statement
Help music lovers play any song anywhere in their homes.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sonos
We plan on being in business a long time, which means we must be responsible, forward-thinking citizens. We’re committed to ethical and sustainable practices and strive to positively affect our community.
| Headquarter | 223 E. De La Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sonos.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Tel | 805-965-3001 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Sonos Competitors
Sonos competitors include TDK and Bose. Sonos ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sonos compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sonos Employees
Sonos has 1314 employees. 64 employees at Sonos have reviewed Sonos 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 64 Sonos employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sonos are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Sonos, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sonos are pleased with their team. 64 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Sonos are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sonos believe the environment at Sonos is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sonos is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Sonos work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sonos are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sonos employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sonos report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
94% of Sonos employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sonos employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
87% of Sonos employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Sonos - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Santa Barbara, CA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Santa Barbara, CA 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.
Sonos KPIs and OKRs
At Sonos 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sonos' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Sonos employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Sonos CEO & Leadership
Sonos CEO - Patrick Spence
76 /100
Patrick’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. Sonos’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the Engineering department, and employees in the Customer Support department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sonos’s competitors, Patrick Spence ranks right above Bose CEO Lila Snyder. Under Spence’s leadership, Sonos employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Sonos could stand to see real improvement.
Sonos Leadership
The Sonos Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Patrick Spence, VP, Global Marketing Planning and Operations Jessica Buttimer, and VP of Operations Trung Mai
Patrick Spence CEO / President
Patrick Spence serves as the CEO / President of Sonos.
Jessica Buttimer VP, Global Marketing Planning and Operations
Jessica Buttimer serves as the VP, Global Marketing Planning and Operations for Sonos, Inc.. Jessica started at Sonos,... read more
Michael Groeninger VP, Corporate Finance
Michael Groeninger serves as the VP, Corporate Finance for Sonos, Inc.. Michael started at Sonos, Inc. in March of 2015.... read more
Andrew Clark Sr. Director, Global Brand Digital Design
Andrew Clark serves as the Sr. Director, Global Brand Digital Design for Sonos, Inc.. Andrew started at Sonos, Inc. in... read more
Lorrin Pascoe Senior Director, Global Advertising
Lorrin Pascoe serves as the Senior Director, Global Advertising for Sonos, Inc.. Lorrin started at Sonos, Inc. in... read more
Allen Mask Vice President, Product Marketing and Collaborations
Allen Mask serves as the Vice President, Product Marketing and Collaborations of Sonos, Inc.. Allen started at Sonos,... read more
Sonos Salaries
How much does Sonos pay?
How much do people at Sonos get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sonos is $117,006, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,465, or $57 per hour.
At Sonos, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $208,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,804 annually. Average Sonos salaries by department include: Admin at $57,929, Marketing at $104,723, Legal at $160,469, and Operations at $93,093. Half of Sonos salaries are above $120,465.
36 employees at Sonos rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 105 ratings) while 33 employees at Sonos rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sonos employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Group Engineering Manager, Developer, and Sales Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 10 salary records from Sonos employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
$117,006*
Average Compensation
$120,465*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sonos Salaries by City
Sonos Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sonos
Diverse employees at Sonos score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Sonos in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sonos across various culture dimensions.
We value talent from different backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to promote a culture of respect and inclusion.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Sonos Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Sonos PTO
Sonos' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Sonos' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sonos' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Sonos Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sonos applied for 37 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 78% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Sonos has a total of 1314 employees
37
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 78% Granted (29 out of 37)
- 0% Denied ( out of 37)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 37)
- 22% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (8 out of 37)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Sonos Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Sonos on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 15% | |
IT | 12% | |
Engineering | 12% | |
All Industries | 8% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 12% | |
|---|---|---|
Santa Barbara | 12% | |
Boston | 8% | |
Emeryville | 4% | |
Bedford | 4% | |
Other | 62% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sonos
What is Sonos address?
Sonos location is at 223 E. De La Guerra
Who is the CEO of Sonos?
Sonos CEO is Patrick Spence, their score by employees is 76
What is Sonos eNPS?
The eNPS for Sonos is 25
What is the salary for Director of Operations in Sonos?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 159k
What are the salaries in the IT in Sonos?
The average salaries for IT in Sonos is 98k
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