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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 8

TOTAL RATINGS: 160

CEO: John Kibarian

PDF Solutions Company Culture

PDF Solutions Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.7/5

PDF Solutions' Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Compensation

A+

Happiness

A-

Manager

Perks & Benefits

Meetings

B-

PDF Solutions CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

John Kibarian

63 /100

Diversity at PDF Solutions

N/A

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Women at PDF Solutions

N/A

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PDF Solutions eNPS

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Recommend to a Friend?

-1

PDF Solutions employees are -1% more likely to recommend PDF Solutions as a great place to work

37%	Promoters
25%	Passives
38%	Detractors

Working at PDF Solutions

Working at PDF Solutions is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. PDF Solutions employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Manager categories, putting PDF Solutions’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at PDF Solutions was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at PDF Solutions

B-

Overall Company Culture at PDF Solutions is rated B-

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40%

PDF Solutions ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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PDF Solutions Employee Reviews

Out of 8 PDF Solutions employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping PDF Solutions improve their work culture.

57%

43%

Positive Reviews	57%
Constructive Feedback	43%

Positive Reviews From PDF Solutions Employees

What do you like best about the leadership team?
flexibility to work and arrange
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
HR representative was thorough, led me through the interview stages and was a key person in my interview. I also had a presentation that allowed me to "sell" myself to the company and put me in the driver seat.
Anonymous Review
What are some of the best things about your team?
Smart, intelligent people, who work hard.
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From PDF Solutions Employees

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Know when is when on projects and not allow favoritism to play a key role in decision making. Focus on the future and know that the street is important and if you focus on the penny, the growth will surely follow.
Anonymous Review
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Leadership to change & take accountability. Favoritism allows for too many paths, when we should be targeting success and growth. The company has spent all of the employee bonuses on projects that that keep their head in the clouds & go no where or departments that are unable to keep their people
Anonymous Review
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Accountability, direction and leadership of the company.
Anonymous Review

PDF Solutions Company Information

PDF Solutions Company Overview

PDF Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of yield improvement technologies and services for the IC manufacturing process life cycle

PDF Solutions was founded in 1991 and its current CEO is John Kibarian. Since its inception 35 years ago, PDF Solutions has grown to 350 employees.

Headquarter	2858 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95050 United States of America
Website	www.pdf.com
Founding Date	1991
Tel	408-280-7900
Company Status	Public
Stock	PDFS
Jobs	www.pdf.com/job-openings
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PDF Solutions Competitors

PDF Solutions competitors include Micrel. PDF Solutions ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how PDF Solutions 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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PDF Solutions Employees

PDF Solutions has 350 employees. 8 employees at PDF Solutions have reviewed PDF Solutions across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 8 PDF Solutions employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at PDF Solutions are extremely happy with their total compensation at PDF Solutions, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at PDF Solutions are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at PDF Solutions are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at PDF Solutions believe the environment at PDF Solutions is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at PDF Solutions is moderate. About 60% of the employees at PDF Solutions work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at PDF Solutions are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining PDF Solutions - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

PDF Solutions Employee Onboarding

PDF Solutions KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of PDF Solutions' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 PDF Solutions employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

PDF Solutions KPIs & OKRs

PDF Solutions CEO & Leadership

PDF Solutions CEO - John Kibarian

63 /100

PDF Solutions’s CEO John Kibarian started in this role in 2000. John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. John Kibarian’s employees rank PDF Solutions in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 15% for Happiness, and in the Top 25% for Manager.

PDF Solutions Leadership

The PDF Solutions Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO John Kibarian, Vice President of Business Development for PDF Solutions Semiconductor Technology Korea Limited KwangHyun Kim Ph.D., and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance Gregory C. Walker

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PDF Solutions Salaries

How much does PDF Solutions pay?

How much do people at PDF Solutions get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at PDF Solutions is $131,899, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $153,675, or $73 per hour.

At PDF Solutions, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $305,339 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,775 annually. Average PDF Solutions salaries by department include: Engineering at $148,897, Sales at $290,936, Product at $147,043, and Business Development at $133,012. Half of PDF Solutions salaries are above $153,675.

7 employees at PDF Solutions rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at PDF Solutions rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated a month ago.

PDF Solutions Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $81k	$81k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $114k	$114k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $154k	$154k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $220k	$220k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $291k	$291k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $368k	$368k	100th Percentile

$131,899^*

Average Compensation

$153,675^*

Median Compensation

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

PDF Solutions Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at PDF Solutions

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at PDF Solutions 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

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PDF Solutions Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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PDF Solutions PTO

PDF Solutions' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

PDF Solutions PTO Policy

PDF Solutions Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, PDF Solutions applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 63% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

PDF Solutions has a total of 350 employees

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

63% Granted (5 out of 8)
25% Denied (2 out of 8)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
13% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 8)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding PDF Solutions

What is PDF Solutions address?

PDF Solutions location is at 2858 De La Cruz Blvd

Who is the CEO of PDF Solutions?

PDF Solutions CEO is John Kibarian, their score by employees is 63

What is PDF Solutions eNPS?

The eNPS for PDF Solutions is -1

What is PDF Solutions revenue?

PDF Solutions revenue is $100M

What is the salary for QA in PDF Solutions?

QA average salary in the US is 106k

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