Jan 14, 2023
O2Micro Application-Engineer reviews
2.4
40% would recommend to a friend
Sterling Du
70% approve of CEO
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3 reviews
1.0
Feb 22, 2018
Free falling company with a CEO having conflicts of interest
Former employee, more than 10 years
Santa Clara, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros
Nice colleagues, good mentors but all gone now. In the times of glory (up to 2004 or so) an interesting working place.
Cons
> A narrow-minded CEO focused on micromanagement and conflicted by personal interests that got his job secured with a gold parachute and dirty tactics. > Nepotism > The company has close to zero engineering resources in Santa Clara left, most people being either laid off, leaving or moved to the CEO's other company Bay Hub. > Every Christmas, people are being laid off, in a pathetic attempt to show the few and disappointed investors that we cut costs while "sharpening the focus"; as engineers cost more, this made the SC company close to engineer-free. > Lack of future in the actual circumstances. > When the company had money, they hired close to 1000 people in china, favoring quantity over quality; most are long gone. Therefore, O2Micro is an: > Depressing environment.
3.0
May 4, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Team members are very knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive. Team to Team communication is also very helpful. Green environment, easy commute, good parking.
Cons
Since it is mandatory to communicate with Asia offices, some day you can finish your job after 7 PM, or even after 8 PM.
