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Bloom Energy Company Culture
Bloom Energy Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Bloom Energy's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
B-Manager
CPerks & Benefits
CCEO Rating
COffice Culture
CBloom Energy CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
KR Sridhar
64 /100
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Diversity at Bloom Energy
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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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-21
Bloom Energy employees are -21% more likely to recommend Bloom Energy as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Bloom Energy
Working at Bloom Energy is rated below average by 67 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bloom Energy employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Bloom Energy’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Bloom Energy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bloom Energy
D+
Overall Company Culture at Bloom Energy is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Bloom Energy ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBloom Energy Employee Reviews
Out of 35 Bloom Energy employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bloom Energy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Bloom Energy Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interview process was fine for me.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The best part is the people. I cannot say anything positive about the top down culture that is imposed on the workers.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The health benefits are good and the pay is fair but is falling out of pace with inflation.
Constructive Feedback From Bloom Energy Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Bad culture, enviorment, Dishonest, Discriminatory
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?if i got paid more
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Higher base salary and more equity
Bloom Energy Company Information
Bloom Energy Company Overview
Bloom Energy offers on-site power generation systems that can use a wide variety of inputs to generate electricity.
Bloom Energy Mission, Vision & Values
Bloom Energy Mission & Values
Bloom Energy is a provider of breakthrough solid oxide fuel cell technology that generates clean, highly-efficient power onsite from virtually any fuel source. Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world.
| Headquarter | 1299 Orleans Dr Sunnyvale, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bloomenergy.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | 408) 543-1500 |
| Company Status | Private |
Bloom Energy Competitors
Bloom Energy competitors include GE Digital and Plug Power. Bloom Energy ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bloom Energy 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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Bloom Energy Employees
67 employees at Bloom Energy have reviewed Bloom Energy 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 67 Bloom Energy employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bloom Energy are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Bloom Energy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bloom Energy are generally satisfied with their team. 67 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Bloom Energy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bloom Energy believe the environment at Bloom Energy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bloom Energy is comfortably fast. About 48% of the employees at Bloom Energy work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Bloom Energy are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Bloom Energy - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Bloom Energy is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Bloom Energy employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Bloom Energy KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Bloom Energy employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Bloom Energy's KPIs and OKRs.
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Bloom Energy CEO & Leadership
Bloom Energy CEO - KR Sridhar
64 /100
KR’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting KR in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. KR Sridhar’s employees rank Bloom Energy in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 45% for Manager, and in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Bloom Energy’s competitors, KR Sridhar ranks below both Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh and GE Digital CEO Scott Reese.
Bloom Energy Leadership
The Bloom Energy Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO KR Sridhar, Executive VP Engineering & CTO Venkat Venkataraman, and Chief Operations Officer Susan Brennan
KR Sridhar CEO / President
KR Sridhar serves as the CEO / President of Bloom Energy.
Venkat Venkataraman Executive VP Engineering & CTO
Venkat Venkataraman serves as the Executive VP Engineering & CTO of Bloom Energy. Venkat started at Bloom Energy in... read more
Susan Brennan Chief Operations Officer
Susan Brennan serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Bloom Energy. Susan started at Bloom Energy in November of 2013.... read more
Shawn Soderberg Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Shawn Soderberg serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Bloom Energy. Shawn started at... read more
Spencer Hodson VP Sales Strategy & Operations
Spencer Hodson serves as the VP Sales Strategy & Operations of Bloom Energy. Spencer started at Bloom Energy in November... read more
Randy Ahuja Vice President of International Business Development and Operations
Randy Ahuja serves as the Vice President of International Business Development and Operations of Bloom Energy. Randy... read more
Barry Sharpe Vice President of Operations, General Manager of Bloom Manufacturing Center of Delaware
Barry Sharpe serves as the Vice President of Operations, General Manager of Bloom Manufacturing Center of Delaware of... read more
Mark Mesler Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations
Mark Mesler serves as the Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations of Bloom Energy. Mark started at Bloom Energy... read more
Bloom Energy Salaries
How much does Bloom Energy pay?
How much do people at Bloom Energy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bloom Energy is $129,109, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,214, or $63 per hour.
At Bloom Energy, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $240,359 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,139 annually. Average Bloom Energy salaries by department include: Legal at $240,359, IT at $109,700, Operations at $116,776, and Business Development at $114,836. Half of Bloom Energy salaries are above $131,214.
24 employees at Bloom Energy rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 72 ratings) while 23 employees at Bloom Energy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$129,109*
Average Compensation
$131,214*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Bloom Energy Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Bloom Energy
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bloom Energy across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Bloom Energy Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Bloom Energy PTO
Bloom Energy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Bloom Energy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Bloom Energy Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Bloom Energy applied for 33 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 85% were approved, 3% certified-withdrawn, 6% withdrawn, and 6% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Bloom Energy unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Bloom Energy after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
33
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 85% Granted (28 out of 33)
- 6% Denied (2 out of 33)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 33)
- 3% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 33)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Bloom Energy Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Bloom Energy on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 20% | |
Design | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Sunnyvale | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto | 20% | |
Conway | 20% | |
San Francisco | 20% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Bloom Energy
What is Bloom Energy address?
Bloom Energy location is at 1299 Orleans Dr
Who is the CEO of Bloom Energy?
Bloom Energy CEO is KR Sridhar, their score by employees is 64
What is Bloom Energy eNPS?
The eNPS for Bloom Energy is -21
What is the salary for Recruiter in Bloom Energy?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 137k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Bloom Energy?
The average salaries for Engineering in Bloom Energy is 150k
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