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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterApplied Optoelectronics employees are 50% more likely to recommend Applied Optoelectronics as a great place to work
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Working at Applied Optoelectronics is rated highly by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Applied Optoelectronics employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Compensation categories, putting Applied Optoelectronics’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Applied Optoelectronics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Applied Optoelectronics is rated A
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Applied Optoelectronics ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 1 Applied Optoelectronics employee reviews, 100% were positive.
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What makes you most happy at work?The challenge and opportunity for growth
AOI designs and manufactures fiber optic networking products for cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers.
AOI’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) includes: Treating all stakeholders with dignity and respect, Ensuring safe working conditions across our supply chain Operating in an environmentally responsible manner, and Commitment to continuous improvement
| Headquarter | 13115 Jess Pirtle Blvd. Sugar Land, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ao-inc.com |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 281-295-1800 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AAOI |
Applied Optoelectronics competitors include Lumentum and Cincinnati Bell. Applied Optoelectronics ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Applied Optoelectronics compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
4 employees at Applied Optoelectronics have reviewed Applied Optoelectronics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 Applied Optoelectronics employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Applied Optoelectronics are pleased with their total compensation at Applied Optoelectronics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Applied Optoelectronics are pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Applied Optoelectronics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Applied Optoelectronics believe the environment at Applied Optoelectronics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Applied Optoelectronics is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at Applied Optoelectronics work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Applied Optoelectronics are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Houston about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Houston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Applied Optoelectronics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Applied Optoelectronics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Thompson’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Compared to Applied Optoelectronics’s competitors, Thompson Lin ranks right above Lumentum CEO Alan Lowe. Under Lin’s leadership, Applied Optoelectronics employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Compensation. Executive Team and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where Applied Optoelectronics could stand to see real improvement.
The Applied Optoelectronics Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Thompson Lin, VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary David C. Kuo, and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Stefan J. Murry Ph.D.
Thompson Lin CEO / President
Thompson Lin serves as the CEO / President of Applied Optoelectronics.
David C. Kuo VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. David C. Kuo has been a Vice President and General Counsel of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. since August 2013 and... read more
Stefan J. Murry Ph.D. Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Stefan J. Murry, Ph.D. has been the Chief Financial Officer of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. since August 15, 2014.... read more
Shu-Hua Yeh Senior Vice President of Network Equipment Module Business Unit and Asia General Manager
Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh, also known as Joshua, has been a Senior Vice President of Network Equipment Module Business Unit at... read more
Fred Chang VP
Fred Chang serves as the VP for Applied Optoelectronics Inc.. Fred started at Applied Optoelectronics Inc. in July of... read more
Stefan Murry Chief Financial Officer
Stefan Murry serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Stefan started at Applied... read more
Jessica Hung Controller
Jessica Hung serves as the Controller of Applied Optoelectronics.
How much do people at Applied Optoelectronics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Applied Optoelectronics is $122,547, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,595, or $58 per hour.
At Applied Optoelectronics, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $213,790 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,492 annually. Average Applied Optoelectronics salaries by department include: Sales at $140,989, Business Development at $113,252, Product at $152,165, and IT at $105,260. Half of Applied Optoelectronics salaries are above $121,595.
3 employees at Applied Optoelectronics rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Applied Optoelectronics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $250k | $250k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Applied Optoelectronics score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Applied Optoelectronics in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Applied Optoelectronics across various culture dimensions.
Applied Optoelectronics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Applied Optoelectronics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Applied Optoelectronics applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Applied Optoelectronics address?
Applied Optoelectronics location is at 13115 Jess Pirtle Blvd.
Who is the CEO of Applied Optoelectronics?
Applied Optoelectronics CEO is Thompson Lin, their score by employees is 90
What is Applied Optoelectronics eNPS?
The eNPS for Applied Optoelectronics is 50
What is Applied Optoelectronics revenue?
Applied Optoelectronics revenue is $382M
What is the salary for Content Manager in Applied Optoelectronics?
Content Manager average salary in the US is 79k