Supermicro

Applications Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California

October 6, 2026

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied online. The process took 1 week.

Round 1 Screening (30min): Covers basic hardware and OS, and programming
Round 2 Programming Technical (90min)
Round 3 Hardware Technical (60min): Covers intermediate hardware and OS
Round 4 General Manager (30min)

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Interview Statistics

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Supermicro's interview process for their Applications Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Supermicro's Applications Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.

Supermicro Work Experiences

Application Engineer

Applications Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: There is free bread, coffee, and tea in the morning; everyone is friendly; and the HSA plan is ok.

Cons: Working hours are 9 to 6. Lunch is not free, but it is cheap and tastes ok. There is no 401k match.

Application Engineer

Applications Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: There is free bread, coffee, and tea in the morning; everyone is friendly; and the HSA plan is ok.

Cons: Working hours are 9 to 6. Lunch is not free, but it is cheap and tastes ok. There is no 401k match.

Good place to work for

Project Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Learn a lot throughout the years

Cons: It could have too many things to do.

Good place to work for

Project Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Learn a lot throughout the years

Cons: It could have too many things to do.

Coin Flip

Application Validation Engineer • Current Employee

September 5, 2024

Pros: You can get lucky and get a good team and manager.

Cons: Company culture is toxic. A very loud, and distracting workplace. Poor organization. No SOPs.

Application Validation Engineer • Current Employee

September 5, 2024

Pros: You can get lucky and get a good team and manager.

Cons: Company culture is toxic. A very loud, and distracting workplace. Poor organization. No SOPs.

Application Engineer

Applications Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: There is free bread, coffee, and tea in the morning; everyone is friendly; and the HSA plan is ok.

Cons: Working hours are 9 to 6. Lunch is not free, but it is cheap and tastes ok. There is no 401k match.

4.0
Application Engineer
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, CA
March 5, 2024
Pros: There is free bread, coffee, and tea in the morning; everyone is friendly; and the HSA plan is ok.
Cons: Working hours are 9 to 6. Lunch is not free, but it is cheap and tastes ok. There is no 401k match.

Good place to work for

Project Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Learn a lot throughout the years

Cons: It could have too many things to do.

4.0
Good place to work for
Project Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, CA
May 7, 2025
Pros: Learn a lot throughout the years
Cons: It could have too many things to do.

Coin Flip

Application Validation Engineer • Current Employee

September 5, 2024

Pros: You can get lucky and get a good team and manager.

Cons: Company culture is toxic. A very loud, and distracting workplace. Poor organization. No SOPs.

3.0
Coin Flip
Application Validation Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, CA
September 5, 2024
Pros: You can get lucky and get a good team and manager.
Cons: Company culture is toxic. A very loud, and distracting workplace. Poor organization. No SOPs.

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