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Sun Microsystems

3.4 of 5 926 reviews
www.sun.com Santa Clara, CA 5000+ Employees
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Sun Microsystems makes sure networks shine. A leading maker of UNIX-based servers used to power corporate computer networks and Web sites, it also makes workstation computers and disk- and tape-based storage systems. Sun's computers utilize the company's own chips (SPARC) and operating system (Solaris). Its software portfolio includes application server, database management, office productivity, and network management applications. The company also developed Java, a cross-platform programming language used to create applications for computers, Web browsers, mobile phones...More


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Employees say it's “OK”   926 ratings

3.4

56% Approve of the CEO   41 ratings

Sun Microsystems CEO (Oracle) Lawrence J. Ellison

Lawrence J. Ellison

CEO (Oracle)

Lucky Twice

 Former Engagement Architect in Bellevue, WA

Pros: Brilliant assembly of technologists supported by an Systems Engineering group 2nd to none. Full Review `

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Member of Technical Staff, Software

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Sun Microsystems Interview Questions & Reviews Posted by candidates

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mountain View, CA Apr 2009 Reviewed 2 days ago New

Interview Details – A lengthy process that fishes out the best from the pool. There are no 2nd stringers within the team -- it is a place to be a proud employee if chosen. Early Sun was the true excitement of any computer scientist: new technologies released almost weekly, quality products, and easy to become…Full Interview

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Many. The interview process is, as mentioned, lengthy. As such, it is one of the most difficult entries in the market. Answer Question

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Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality, Human Rights Campaign, 2010
Top 500 Green Companies, Newsweek, 2009

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