Is Applied Optoelectronics a good company to work for as a Engineer?

Engineer professionals working at Applied Optoelectronics have rated their employer with 1.6 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Applied Optoelectronics employees being 1.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Engineer Jobs at Applied Optoelectronics now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineer interview questions at Applied Optoelectronics .

Does Applied Optoelectronics pay Engineer employees well?

Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Applied Optoelectronics with 1.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 27% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Engineer salaries at Applied Optoelectronics.

How happy are Engineer professionals working at Applied Optoelectronics?

0% of Engineer employees at Applied Optoelectronics would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 99% in the past 12 months. Engineer professionals have also rated Applied Optoelectronics with a 2.8 rating for work-life-balance, 1.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.4 rating for culture and values and 2.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Optoelectronics?

Engineer (15) , Process Engineer (8) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Technician (3) , Operator (2) , Production Engineer (2) , Professional (2) , Wafer Process Engineer (2) , Wafer Process Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Applied Optoelectronics according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "Nice people and nice neighborhood" ((in 6 reviews)); "Excellent coworkers to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "Good job security." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great learning opportunities in this company" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Applied Optoelectronics according to real employee reviews?

"The production leadership in particular contributed to a toxic culture." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 8 reviews)); "Not to mention the manager just have the credit and took no responsibility for any decisions, he himself wants engineers to make final decisions, if bad things happen, he takes no responsibility at all." ((in 4 reviews)); "Cultural or ethnic diversity in a professional role and management is nonexistent." ((in 3 reviews)); "Work/life balance can be a challenge at times but that should be expected at a fast paced company that plays in high growth markets." ((in 3 reviews))

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Applied Optoelectronics Engineer reviews

1.6

0% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Thompson Lin

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Ratings by category

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.0

Career opportunities

1.6

Diversity & inclusion

1.6

Compensation and benefits

1.4

Culture & values

1.0

Senior management

Engineer employees have rated Applied Optoelectronics with 1.6 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer professionals have a poor working experience there. Applied Optoelectronics is rated 54% below average by Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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15 reviews

4.0

May 21, 2026

Great learning opportunities, but quick adaptation required

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great learning opportunities in this company

Cons

Need to adapt quickly here

2.0

May 3, 2026

Stable job in a growing industry, but compensation is uninspiring.

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job. Optical products for AI are in high demand, so the company is growing and expanding fast.

Cons

Pay and bonuses are not competitive.

1.0

Mar 24, 2026

Poor management, unrealistic deadlines

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Entry level opportunities, good direct managers

Cons

Upper management sets unrealistic deadlines, last minute requests, overtime every week, many new people with limited training, overall disorganized work environment

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