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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)

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Worst company culture you'll ever see - Anonymous employee Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) Employee Review

1.0
20 Apr 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Salary is not too bad and you don't need to worry about getting fired - because nobody gets fired as long as they don't have their opinion about anything.

Cons

Management is not selected on capabilities but on whether or not they are related to or are close to CEO. That means lots of incapable people with a huge ego. The EMEA office is an extension of the HQ and has no decision-making power. But even in the US nobody dares make decisions. So many rules that it's impossible to do your job: you are required to get a million approvals for every step you make. And the rules are not written anywhere, no one is going to tell you how to get something done, but they will tell you as soon as you do it wrong. Every man is for himself, there is zero teamwork. Every department is like a separate company, and if you have to work with someone to get your job done, you'll need to try hard to convince them to help you. No one thinks beyond the direct daily tasks they are given. A lot of people are not doing anything at all. All capable people leave because of the company culture that rewards being present more than any achievements: as long as your butt is in the office chair a good amount of hours plus you attend a hundred meaningless meetings every week, you're doing great. Obsession with tracking hours worked, lack of career progression, micromanagement like you can't imagine, resistance to new ideas (you'll be surprised how outdated everything is for a company that "prides itself on innovation"..), unclear management directions. The HR is there to enforce whatever upper management decides, not to support their staff. You can forget about work/life balance, you'll be required to sit in pointless meetings with the US every evening.

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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
23 June 2026
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Pros

Nothing was good about my experience

Cons

Favorism, lack of communication, toxic work environment

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