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AOI designs and manufactures fiber optic networking products for cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
4
TOTAL
RATINGS
81

Applied Optoelectronics Company Culture

Applied Optoelectronics Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Applied Optoelectronics CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thompson Lin Applied Optoelectronics' CEO
Thompson Lin
90 /100

Diversity at Applied Optoelectronics

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+

Diverse employees at Applied Optoelectronics have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

50

Applied Optoelectronics employees are 50% more likely to recommend Applied Optoelectronics as a great place to work

50%Promoters
50%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at Applied Optoelectronics

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

A

Overall Company Culture at Applied Optoelectronics is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Applied Optoelectronics ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Applied Optoelectronics Employee Reviews

Out of 1 Applied Optoelectronics employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Applied Optoelectronics Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The challenge and opportunity for growth

Applied Optoelectronics Company Information

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview

AOI designs and manufactures fiber optic networking products for cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers.

Applied Optoelectronics Mission, Vision & Values

Applied Optoelectronics Mission & Values

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

Headquarter13115 Jess Pirtle Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX
United States of America
Websitewww.ao-inc.com
Founding Date1997
Tel281-295-1800
Company StatusPublic
StockAAOI

Applied Optoelectronics Competitors

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.

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    Applied Optoelectronics' Logo
    Applied Optoelectronics
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    Lumentum's Logo
    Lumentum
    3.9/5
  3. #3
    Cincinnati Bell's Logo
    Cincinnati Bell
    3.8/5

Applied Optoelectronics Employees

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.

Joining Applied Optoelectronics - Employee Onboarding

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.

Applied Optoelectronics KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Applied Optoelectronics CEO & Leadership

Applied Optoelectronics CEO - Thompson Lin

Thompson Lin Applied Optoelectronics' CEO
90 /100

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.

Applied Optoelectronics Leadership

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 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

  • Jun Zheng VP of RD

    jun zheng serves as the VP of RD for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. jun started at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in... 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

  • David Kuo Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

    David Kuo serves as the Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. David currently... read more

  • Jessica Hung Controller

    Jessica Hung serves as the Controller of Applied Optoelectronics.

Applied Optoelectronics Salaries

How much does Applied Optoelectronics pay?

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: Legal at $158,811, IT at $105,260, Engineering at $132,340, and Customer Support at $73,154. 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).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$94k
$94k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$121k
$121k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$166k
$166k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$228k
$228k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$250k
$250k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$282k
$282k100th Percentile
$122,547*
Average Compensation
$121,595*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Applied Optoelectronics Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Applied Optoelectronics

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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Applied Optoelectronics Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Applied Optoelectronics PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo100%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Applied Optoelectronics Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Applied Optoelectronics applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

8
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (8 out of 8)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 8)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Applied Optoelectronics Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Applied Optoelectronics on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
25%
Engineering
25%
Finance
25%
All Industries
25%

Candidates By Location

Houston
50%
Los Angeles
25%
Other
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Applied Optoelectronics

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 Paralegal in Applied Optoelectronics?

Paralegal average salary in the US is 64k

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