SunPower Reviews

Pros

Making the world better through increases in renewable energy. Very passionate colleagues who care deeply about the mission. Compensation is quite good, especially for renewable energy, though it’s lost value in time due to poor stock price and a step away from RSU allocation.

Cons

North America senior leaders foster, encourage and reward an exclusive all-white environment (largely male) made up of the same individuals that are consistently promoted and spotlighted. They cultivate a high school ‘clique’ environment, and at one point had a senior leader who openly bragged about “hiring people like him” (white, male, and a yes-man who wouldn’t question his demands). The company does an awful job performance managing people, and instead conducts regular layoffs. There are few career advancement opportunities, little-to-no coaching or training, extremely high demands of employees even in entry-level jobs, and management can’t seem to understand why morale is low. There used to be flexibility offered with working from home, but it seems most managers no longer trust their employees enough to work remotely, though senior leaders are often gone without notice and awarded all the flexibility they desire.

Pros

Very high quality product, attracted great talent, solar & renewables feel good industry, fun people & Colton

Cons

Very competitive, thin margins, volatile market, SunPower's high quality product was niche

Pros

People are great, their industry is a noble cause, their vertically integrated structure while building and installing their products were unbeatable at times. Office location is quite a treat for those who aren't used to working along the water.

Cons

Past several years experienced staff reductions that might've been handled a bit better, seems as though career planning isn't their highest priority for those who have been there awhile. If you're one who expects free food (i.e. snacks, lunch, energy drinks, etc.), it's not happening here on a daily basis, though this could be a pro for some.

Pros

Salary is way too good compared to other companies offering this same position

Cons

Frequent re-orgs, too many layers in the organization, and heavy on office politics