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4.2/5
based on 1.2k reviews

8% above
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Company culture, Work-life balance, Job security
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Work from office
67% employees reported

Monday to Friday
49% employees reported

Strict timing
52% employees reported

Within city
39% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
132 employees reported
Health insurance
88 employees reported
Free meal
73 employees reported
Cafeteria
68 employees reported
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About Sony
Founded in1994 (31 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersDelhi/NCR, Delhi, India
Websitesony.co.in
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Sony India is one of the most recognized consumer electronics brand in the country, with a reputation for new age technology, digital concepts and excellent after sales service. In India, Sony has its footprint across all major towns and cities in the country through a distribution network comprising of over 20,000 dealers and distributors, more than 300 exclusive Sony outlets and 25 branch locations. Sony India also has a strong service presence across the country with 365 service outlets. Manned by customer friendly and informed sales persons, Sony’s exclusive stores ‘Sony Center’ are fast becoming the most visible face of the company in India. A distinctive feature of Sony’s service is its highly motivated and well-trained staff that provides the kind of attentive and sensitive service that is rare today.Sony is committed to ensuring that both the products and the marketing activities employed truly make a difference to people’s lifestyles and offer them new dimensions of enjoyment. Relentless commitment to quality, continuous dedication to customer satisfaction and unparalleled standards of service is what differentiates us from countless competitors and reflects a true image of all that is Sony.
Vision: Our unlimited passion for technology, content and services, and relentless pursuit of innovation, drives us to deliver ground-breaking new excitement and entertainment in ways that only Sony can. Creating unique new cultures and experiences. Everything we do, is to move you emotionally.
Using our unlimited passion for technology, content and services to
deliver groundbreaking new excitement and entertainment, as only Sony can.
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Overall Rating
4.2/5
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4.2
Company culture
4.1
Work-life balance
4.0
Job security
4.0
Skill development
3.9
Work satisfaction
3.8
Salary
3.4
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Sony is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.2k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Sony
based on 1.1k reviews
4.0
Rated by 122 Women
Rated 4.0 for Company culture and 3.8 for Work-life balance
4.3
Rated by 987 Men
Rated 4.3 for Company culture and 4.2 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Sony
based on 109 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
67%
Hybrid
21%
Permanent work from home
12%
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Highly Rated for | Company culture Work-life balance Skill development | Salary | Skill development Job security Salary | Salary Job security |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions | No critically rated category | Work satisfaction |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 67% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported | Work from office 86% employees reported | - |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 122 women | 4.0 Good rated by 533 women | 4.0 Good rated by 226 women | 5.0 Excellent rated by 1 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.3 Good rated by 987 men | 3.9 Good rated by 5.9k men | 4.0 Good rated by 2.7k men | 1.9 Bad rated by 6 men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.9 Good | 4.2 Good |
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Sony Salaries
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Area Sales Manager
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Senior Software Engineer
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Grab the 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 while it’s on sale at 40% off
- Amazon is offering a 40% discount on the 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV.
- The TV is rated 4 out of 5 stars and is recommended for videophiles on a budget.
- It features a bright and vivid 65-inch screen with 4K Ultra HD resolution, accurate HDR and color, and top-tier motion and upscaling.
- The TV is a smart TV that runs on the Google TV platform and offers access to various streaming services.
Digitaltrends | 26 Feb, 2025

Talking Point: Can Nintendo Keep Up The One-Game-A-Month Release Pace On Switch 2?
- Nintendo has maintained a successful strategy of releasing nearly monthly first-party-published games on the Switch since its launch in March 2017, showcasing efficiency in their production pipeline and partnerships.
- Comparatively, Sony and Microsoft have struggled to match Nintendo's output due to the resources required for their projects, focusing on blockbuster titles rather than a diverse software lineup.
- Nintendo's approach involves experimenting with various game styles and partnering with external studios to enhance their release schedule and offer a broader range of gaming experiences.
- While Nintendo's monthly release cadence is not guaranteed for the Switch 2, the company's track record and resource allocation suggest they could maintain a similar pace, leveraging a mix of new and remastered titles.
- The availability of older Nintendo games for remasters and partnerships with third-party developers could assist Nintendo in keeping up with game releases for the Switch 2, even with potential tech advancement challenges like longer development times.
- Predictions for Switch 2's initial game lineup suggest alternating between exclusive Switch 2 titles and enhanced Switch 1 games to maintain an engaging release schedule and cater to different player preferences.
- Nintendo's ability to adapt its game development strategy for the Switch 2, combined with potential partnerships and a diverse game library, indicates a promising outlook for their continuous game release momentum.
- Despite uncertainties surrounding new releases for the Switch 2, including the pace of game development and availability of original titles, Nintendo's proactive approach to game development and collaborations bodes well for their future success.
- The community's varying opinions on Nintendo's ability to sustain a monthly game release schedule for the Switch 2 reflect the anticipation and curiosity surrounding Nintendo's game development plans and the potential impact on players and the gaming industry.
- In conclusion, while challenges exist in maintaining a one-game-a-month pace for the Switch 2, Nintendo's strategic partnerships, historical success, and adaptability suggest they are well-positioned to continue delivering engaging gaming experiences to their audience.
- Nintendo's approach of mixing new releases with remasters, partnerships, and diverse offerings, as well as potential support for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 titles, showcases a multifaceted strategy to uphold their reputation and engagement with players.
Nintendolife | 26 Feb, 2025

PS Plus Essential Users Upset About Lack of Discounts
- PS Plus Essential users are frustrated over the lack of regular discounts.
- Most discounts for Essential users are offered during the annual Black Friday sales.
- Some users have resorted to alternative methods, such as availing discounts on PSN cards from Costco and Dollar General.
- Sony's focus on promoting pricier PS Plus plans has left Essential users feeling overlooked and aggrieved.
Playstationlifestyle | 25 Feb, 2025

Sony’s Layer 2 Scaling Solution Passes US $45m in TVL
- Soneium, developed by Sony, has quickly risen the DeFi ranks and now sits among the top 60 blockchain networks by total value locked (TVL).
- Soneium celebrated a major milestone with the network exceeding US $45m in total value locked (TVL). Its decentralized exchange offerings have been appealing to traders, with significant TVL increases in the past week.
- Soneium's recent success is partially attributed to its Conquest campaign, a month-long project to improve adoption by incentivizing user engagement.
- Despite initial community backlash due to censorship concerns, Soneium has gained momentum and is showing promising growth in TVL and ecosystem health.
Cryptonews | 25 Feb, 2025

“Screens are not luxury”, says luxury car brand that makes massive screens
- "Screens are not luxury," says Mercedes-Benz chief design officer Gorden Wagener.
- The German brand is focusing on creating luxury beyond large in-car screens.
- Mercedes-Benz offers a 56-inch 'Hyperscreen' in electric models, but is working to improve functionality and content options.
- Mercedes-Benz announced plans to feature Sony's RIDEVU app on its latest MBUX system, providing access to IMAX films via the screens.
CarExpert | 25 Feb, 2025

What gaming can learn from the past | Laura Naviaux Sturr interview
- Laura Naviaux Sturr, general manager of operations at Amazon Games, discussed the lessons that the gaming industry can learn from the past at the Dice Summit 2025 event.
- She emphasized the importance of understanding player psychology, reimagining existing ideas, and reinventing business models to cater to changing audience preferences.
- Naviaux Sturr highlighted the need for innovation through reinvention and reimagination rather than solely focusing on delivering new concepts.
- Lessons from Sony's innovative projects, such as early access packs in EverQuest II and virtual concerts, showcased the success of reimagining existing ideas in fresh ways.
- She pointed out that successful innovation often involves understanding the psychology of players and creating engaging experiences tailored to their needs.
- Naviaux Sturr discussed the evolution of game genres, business models, and marketing strategies over time, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing player demands.
- She highlighted the trend of low-fidelity MMOs dominating the current gaming landscape and the significance of providing customizable experiences for players.
- Naviaux Sturr underscored the potential for future growth in the gaming industry by reimagining old ideas, leveraging cloud technology, and tapping into player motivations.
- The interview touched on topics like ad-supported cloud gaming, community-driven content creation, and the convergence of virtual and real-world experiences in gaming.
- She mentioned the importance of adapting to market trends and technological advancements, such as blockchain gaming and the use of machine learning for scaling games efficiently.
VentureBeat | 25 Feb, 2025

The PlayStation 3: A Hardware Marvel, A Developer’s Nightmare, and an Emulation Challenge
- The PlayStation 3 (PS3) was launched in 2006 with the promise of revolutionizing gaming, but its complex hardware posed challenges for developers and emulators like RPCS3.
- The PS3's technical edge came from the Cell Broadband Engine (CBE), RSX GPU, and split memory system, but developers struggled to code for its parallel processing, memory setup, and weak PPE.
- RPCS3, the leading PS3 emulator, faces difficulties in emulating the PS3's complex architecture, timing precision, RSX hurdles, and game-specific tweaks, but it continues to make progress.
- The PS3's versatility was showcased when the U.S. Air Force used its Cell processors to create a budget supercomputer, but the project ended when Sony discontinued support.
Medium | 25 Feb, 2025

New Lego Horizon Adventures Set Features Aloy and a Sawtooth
- Sony and Lego are releasing the first Lego Horizon Adventures playset featuring Aloy and a Sawtooth.
- The playset, called Aloy & Varl vs Shell-Walker & Sawtooth, is available for pre-order and will be released on March 1, 2025.
- Costing $44.99, the playset includes the Shell-Walker and Sawtooth machines, along with minifigs of Aloy and Varl.
- Designers from Lego and Guerrilla collaborated to bring the machines to life in Lego form with inputs from the PlayStation Blog.
Siliconera | 25 Feb, 2025

PS5 Pro Sales Not Keeping Up With PS4 Pro in the US
- Sales for the enhanced PS5 Pro in the US have fallen behind PS4 Pro sales.
- General video game hardware spending has dropped significantly, with double-digit declines across all platforms.
- PS5 Pro is falling behind its PS4 Pro counterpart in terms of sales.
- The high price of the PS5 Pro may be impacting its sales numbers.
Playstationlifestyle | 25 Feb, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Review — Difficulty and Accessibility Hand in Hand
- Monster Hunter Wilds is the biggest entry in the franchise to date.
- The game has made the formula more accessible than ever.
- Monster Tracking is gone and players always know the location of their next prey.
- Seikrat can be set to autopilot, making traversing the open-world areas easier.
Twinfinite | 25 Feb, 2025

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Sony FAQs
When was Sony founded?
Sony was founded in 1994. The company has been operating for 31 years primarily in the Consumer Electronics & Appliances sector.
Where is the Sony headquarters located?
Sony is headquartered in Delhi/NCR, Delhi. It operates in 22 cities such as New Delhi, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow. To explore all the office locations, visit Sony locations.
How many employees does Sony have in India?
Sony currently has more than 3,100+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Sony based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Sony have good work-life balance?
Sony has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 86% employees rated Sony 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Sony work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Sony good for career growth?
Career growth at Sony is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 14% employees rated Sony 3 or below, while 86% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Sony promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Sony?
Working at Sony offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for company culture, work life balance and job security, based on 1,200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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