Does Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro). This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)?

51% of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)?

Product Manager (65) , Engineer (36) , Sales (29) , Software Engineer (25) , Sales Manager (20) , Account Manager (19) , Systems Engineer (19) , Product Engineer (16) , Hardware Engineer (15) , RMA Coordinator (14) , Director (13) , Validation Engineer (13) , Buyer/Planner (12) , Senior Product Manager (12) , Buyer (11)

What are the pros of working at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) according to real employee reviews?

"free breakfast and it is nice" ((in 76 reviews)); "Some people are nice and indeed the experts in this industry." ((in 50 reviews)); "good benefit about health insurance" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good job security and if you're an engineer you get stock." ((in 25 reviews)); "• depending on the team, my work and colleagues are nice" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 101 reviews)); "However even if your manager is good the whole company is run like a 50 billion dollar mom and pop store." ((in 50 reviews)); "salary is low and long working hour" ((in 36 reviews)); "flexible working hours, have to be there no later than 9am, and if you leave right at 6pm you get dirty look." ((in 33 reviews)); "Convincing upper management to invest in better tools or processes is difficult, which creates a cycle of inefficiency." ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) layoffs and their outlook for job security at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) locations?

San Jose , New York , Jersey City , Fremont , Milpitas , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Ashburn , Reston , Georgetown , San Joaquin , Corona , San Diego , San Lorenzo , Los Altos , Santa Clara , New Durham , California , Netherlands , Herty

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,076 total reviews)

Charles Liang

57% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,076 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

Jan 12, 2017

Product Manager at SMC

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Decent opportunity and flexibility to learn and accomplish what you want. 2. Good advancement and salary depending on how much you willing to put in. 3. Company have potential but needs a re-org to replace non-qualify manager on all level.

Cons

1. Unreasonable hours and performance metric. 2. Most upper management don't have right skill set to manage. 3. Only 10% of people really working and keeping the company alive.

2.0

Oct 9, 2016

Buyer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great products, can learn a lot about sever system technologies - Friendly peers supporting each other.

Cons

CEO intended to create internal conflicts to make peers competing or working against each other, instead of building a trust and strong environment; as his personality doesn't trust the ones work hard for him; because of that, this company has not yet get really strong, before falling down.

2.0

Jun 14, 2016

no growth but secure job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

come here if you want job security

Cons

absolutely no growth and it's an extremely hostile environment. If you can't speak Chinese, you may have a hard time communicating with people.

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