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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)

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Feedback based on 5 years of observation - Senior Software Engineer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) Employee Review

3.0
9 Jul 2022
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Pros

- Company Stability - Offer morning pastry - Offer daily dinner when you work past 8 PM ( May not be a pro...) - Onsite Cafeteria - Friendly co-worker - Annual adjustment of < 5% base on performance (More like 3% which off-set inflation) - Offer RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) but relative small compared to its direct competitor or market.

Cons

- Lack of incentive for employee to go the extra mile (No where through my 5 years of experience working here have once had my manager list out goals/incentive should I hit them. Only that we will layoff employee who are in the bottom 10%. ) - Lack Team building / Corporate activities to better foster cross functional interaction - All decision must be funneled through one person. (I.e. hiring a non-executive/management personnel needed to have CEO approval. Speaking from personal experience. ) - Executive lacks direction / "common" sense. Many teams are ran independently hence lot of overlapping functionalities. Waste of resource and time. - Compensation is below Fair Market Value. - Many management/senior personnel refuses to try/utilize new technologies and method in their workplace. - Management tends to be on the "older" side and doesn't utilize Project Management tools to monitor or manage project status. - Some of the tone used/heard from other team in the office seems to lack professionalism.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I have enjoyed working in the Supermicro IT & DataCenter infrastructure group. It's an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in some of the most impactful trends in the industry, including AI infrastructure, liquid cooling, high-density computing, and next-generation data center design. As an IT Director focused on Applications and data center infrastructure, I have been able to work with talented, dedicated engineers and business leaders to meet complex customer requirements. The company moves quickly, embraces innovation, and provides opportunities to make meaningful contributions rather than getting lost in layers of bureaucracy.

Cons

The pace can be demanding, and priorities sometimes shift as the business continues to grow rapidly. There are times when processes, tools, and organizational structures are still catching up to the company's expansion. Success often requires flexibility, a willingness to take ownership, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Employees who prefer highly structured environments and clearly defined boundaries may find the pace challenging.

1.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing was good about my experience

Cons

Favorism, lack of communication, toxic work environment

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