

Diverse employees at SRI International have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SRI International have rated Leadership and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
SRI International employees are -66% more likely to recommend SRI International as a great place to work
| 5% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at SRI International is rated below average by 39 employees, across various culture dimensions. SRI International employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting SRI International’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at SRI International was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SRI International is rated D-
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SRI International ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 21 SRI International employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SRI International improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
What did you like most about the interview process?This is not applicable question
What are some of the best things about your team?They are mostly creative and honest
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Colleagues supported each other in a meaningful way
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Upper management is creating barriers to be able to satisfy clients
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?It can't be improved. Don't bother. Just shut the lights off and lock the door behind you as you leave.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Hire quality leaders to run the place
SRI International is a nonprofit, independent research center serving government and industry.
SRI International was founded in 1946 and its current CEO is William Jeffrey. Since its inception 80 years ago, SRI International has grown to 2100 employees.
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| Headquarter | 333 Ravenswood Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025-3493 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sri.com |
| Founding Date | 1946 |
| Tel | (650) 859-2000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sri.com/careers |
SRI International competitors include WestEd, Battelle Memorial Institute, and RAND Corporation. SRI International ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SRI International compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

SRI International has 2100 employees. 39 employees at SRI International have reviewed SRI International 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 39 SRI International employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SRI International are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SRI International, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SRI International are not very pleased with their team. 39 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at SRI International are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SRI International believe the environment at SRI International is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SRI International is bureaucratic. About 53% of the employees at SRI International work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SRI International are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SRI International is that the company was prepared on their first day. SRI International employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Employees’ understanding of SRI International's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 SRI International employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
William’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting William in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. William Jeffrey’s employees rank SRI International in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 25% for Happiness. Jeffrey is generally unpopular with SRI International employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Asian or Pacific Islander employees and Male employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to SRI International’s competitors, William Jeffrey ranks below both RAND Corporation CEO Michael Rich and WestEd CEO Glen Harvey.
The SRI International Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO William Jeffrey, Executive Director, Center for Innovation Leadership Claude Leglise, and Chief Technology Officer Greg Kovacs
William Jeffrey CEO / President
William Jeffrey serves as the CEO / President of SRI International.
Claude Leglise Executive Director, Center for Innovation Leadership
Claude Leglise serves as the Executive Director, Center for Innovation Leadership for SRI International. Claude started... read more
Greg Kovacs Chief Technology Officer
Greg Kovacs serves as the Chief Technology Officer of SRI International. Greg started at SRI International in Apr of... read more
Denise Borders Vice President SRI International, President Education Division
Denise Borders serves as the Vice President SRI International, President Education Division of SRI International. Denise... read more
Nathan Collins Vice President Technology and Business Development, SRI Biosciences
Nathan Collins serves as the Vice President Technology and Business Development, SRI Biosciences of SRI International.... read more
Len Polizzotto VP Bus Dev & Marketing
Len Polizzotto serves as the VP Bus Dev & Marketing of SRI International.
Robert Pearlstein Vice President, Global Business Development
Robert Pearlstein serves as the Vice President, Global Business Development of SRI International. Robert started at SRI... read more
Christina Freyman Executive Director, Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy
Christina Freyman serves as the Executive Director, Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy of SRI International.... read more
How much do people at SRI International get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SRI International is $140,715, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $141,087, or $67 per hour.
At SRI International, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $233,961 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $52,638 annually. Average SRI International salaries by department include: Admin at $71,745, Business Development at $105,973, HR at $118,681, and Marketing at $118,089. Half of SRI International salaries are above $141,087.
21 employees at SRI International rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 64 ratings) while 20 employees at SRI International rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Salaries contributed from SRI International employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Director of Business Development, and Director of HR. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from SRI International employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $111k | $111k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $141k | $141k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at SRI International score the company 44/100 across various culture categories, placing SRI International in the Bottom 5% 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 SRI International across various culture dimensions.
SRI International's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SRI International's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SRI International's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, SRI International applied for 22 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 73% were approved.
SRI International has a total of 2100 employees
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 27% | |
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All Industries | 17% | |
Design | 11% | |
Sales | 10% | |
Product | 8% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 8% | |
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San Francisco | 6% | |
Atlanta | 2% | |
Charlotte | 2% | |
Hayward | 1% | |
Other | 80% |
What is SRI International address?
SRI International location is at 333 Ravenswood Avenue
Who is the CEO of SRI International?
SRI International CEO is William Jeffrey, their score by employees is 45
What is SRI International eNPS?
The eNPS for SRI International is -66
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in SRI International?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 107k
What are the salaries in the HR in SRI International?
The average salaries for HR in SRI International is 119k