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SolarCity

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SolarCity reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,336 total reviews)
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Lyndon Rive

84% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

SolarCity has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SolarCity employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Sep 16, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I love that I have so many opportunities to grow here. In less the one year, I've become a Senior Documentation Verifier. Everyone is always striving for the better and everyone's a TEAM here at SolarCity.

Cons

There are a lot of changes here at SolarCity which I love but sometimes, we just jump into things without getting much training or information.

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SolarCity Response
11y
We are glad to hear that you are thriving at SolarCity! Our SolarCitizens are the backbone of this company. You are spot on when it comes to change and we are glad you are embracing the fast-paced culture! We need people who are highly adaptable, and embrace change with a sense of humor and grace. However, we are always trying to improve our training as we grow. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on keeping the lines of communication open.
5.0
Sep 16, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Having worked for a number of start up companies as well as Fortune 500 Engineering firms this is the best working environment that I have seen. The avg. age of employees is in mid 20s to mid 30s. It has a very positive vibe. My coworkers and the people around me are genuinly happy to be here. I like the work flexibility as well. As long as I get my projects done my manager doesn't care what times I come in or leave.

Cons

The company is growing very fast, so you should be able to keep up with changes within departments. There is no 401K matching and also no incentives for furthering your education.

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SolarCity Response
11y
We are so happy to hear that we are the leader in culture considering all the places you have worked! Our work environment and culture are a reflection of our passion and mission. We believe that a person’s best work is not necessarily produced between 9-5. Due to the nature of our business, employees do have the ability to find a schedule that allows them a degree of flexibility. Thank you for your feedback on our benefits. As SolarCity is moving from the startup phase we are taking a good look at the benefits we currently offer our employees, and which benefits we should add next.
5.0
Sep 16, 2014

Excellent place to work!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, hard working and smart people that are friendly and fun, passionate about energy issues, feels like a small company even though it's growing, lots of resources, benefits are nice

Cons

Vacation days are a bit limited, feel the need to restrict travel

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