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Applied Optoelectronics

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Applied Optoelectronics reviews

1.9

18% would recommend to a friend

(114 total reviews)
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3% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Applied Optoelectronics has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 114 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a poor working experience there. The Applied Optoelectronics employee rating is 45% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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114 reviews
2.0
Jan 17, 2026

Run away - this company will suck the life out of you

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation and benefits are average

Cons

Senior management is dysfunctional and decisions are often driven by personal relationships rather than what makes the most sense for the business. Who you know and how well you’re liked tends to matter more than performance. There is little interest in changing how things are done, even when current processes are clearly not working. The expectation for salaried employees to work long hours is common and largely accepted. This is not a great environment for growth or work-life balance. I would only recommend taking a role here if you are desperate for a job and have limited other options.

1.0
Jan 4, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent first job for new hires. Fast paced learning environment

Cons

Low pay. Management is poor and talk down Competent people don't get recognition Expected to work overtime frequently No room to advance in position and career

2.0
Mar 19, 2022

Good people but low pay

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good co-workers Great benefits Depending on which department, low to medium stress

Cons

Management - only one really that makes everything a mess Low pay Not investing in maintenance for tools

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