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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)

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Don't work here if you have worked at any "real" US-based company - Senior Software Developer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) Employee Review

1.0
Feb 18, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Only Pro is there are good health benefits

Cons

Stifling environment, expectation to work 10-12 hrs. per-day, always being watched, requirement to be onsite during this pandemic. Do yourself a huge favor and stay away from this company if you’ve worked at any "real" US based company. This company will seem like what North Korea is reportedly to be like. First off-I don't feel safe (health wise). SMC has the Covid19 “Essential Workers” Title, so the county shutdown procedures don't apply; you will come into office everyday). I don’t know how SMC differs from their competitors who have all done a productive job of working remotely. The CEO regularly posts "there isn’t a single Covid19 case" yet there is a Covid19 hazmat center hidden behind one of the buildings, and occasionally 2 or 3 employees are told to work from home when someone tests positive. One of the biggest Cons is that employees are asked to report on other employee’s “wrong-doings” (browsing the Internet, late to work, playing games etc.). This lends to the feeling of being watched. Upper Management needs to treat workers as grown-ups. Unfortunately, some employee's do report on their fellow workers. Another huge Con is the micromanagement is extremely counterproductive, you are asked to generate a daily status report (and pressured to report “positive” changes even when there is NO change,) and once a week a weekly report and daily status report. Last but not least, the IT Department will monitor your business cell phone and laptop patterns religiously. To be fair, it is their property, but you cannot browse your LinkedIn profile, or listen to (not watch) an album on YouTube. Your Manager will report "people have been watching YouTube" and you'll know they are referring to you. Your Manager will also repeatedly walk up and down your aisle every few minutes. My review should be heeded by anyone thinking to join this stifling company. Lastly-you will feel isolated if you’re not Chinese or don’t speak any Chinese languages. You will be in a room with other employee's and have no idea of what's being said. Don't work here if you've worked anywhere else-this is the worst company I've worked for.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Jul 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free breakfast. No other pros.

Cons

1. About the 5-star reviews: HR actually asked managers to post a 5-star rating on Glassdoor to help the company attract more applicants. So I wouldn't trust those recent positive reviews. 2. Management style: Managers here use fear and threats to control people. Employees are afraid to speak up or share honest opinions. Leaders don't know how to manage — they take credit when things go well and blame their teams when things go wrong. This happens at every level. It's also very common for managers to gather and gossip about their own employees behind their backs. If you don't mind being treated poorly, you might survive here, but for most people, it's one of the worst places to work in Silicon Valley. 3. Teamwork: Different departments don't cooperate. They constantly block each other and play political games. Real collaboration is rare. 4. Outdated processes: It's 2026 and we're in Silicon Valley, but this company still does almost everything by hand — manually checking files and staring at screens all day. What they call "efficiency" is really just people working long hours. 5. Root cause: All of this comes down to the old-school family-business culture from Taiwan. Decisions are made on the spot without data. There's no real strategy.

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