Q&A With SmartDrive Systems Employees
SmartDrive Systems employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at SmartDrive Systems
Working together to deliver products and services that saves lives.
Q&A With SmartDrive Systems Employees
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What's the company culture like at SmartDrive Systems?
Excellent. People are great to work with.
Culture is great at SmartDrive. The people are the reason you want to work here.
What do people at SmartDrive Systems think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Employees at SmartDrive respect and admire the CEO, Steve Mitgang. He is focused on building SmartDrive into a world class business and at the same time creating a positive work environment.
Hes nice. Nothing
How's the vacation policy at SmartDrive Systems?
It's called PTO freedom and is "as you need"
Not applicable
What is SmartDrive Systems' policy towards pets in the workplace?
dogs allowed
What are company outings like at SmartDrive Systems?
what company outings?
What is the daily attire at SmartDrive Systems?
they advertise it to be "you can wear what you would be wearing at home", which made me chuckle when I first read it.
Is it possible to switch teams at SmartDrive Systems? If so, what is the process?
yes, talk to your manager.
What is the PTO policy at SmartDrive Systems?
freedom
What is the onboarding process like at SmartDrive Systems and how long does it last?
HR onboarding is a couple of hours, then it depends on the team you land in
How are the healthcare options at SmartDrive Systems?
standard, but sadly the PPO option is much below standard than what I have been used to in previous companies. The copay and out of pocket are very high.
What makes you the most proud about working at SmartDrive Systems?
The ability to work with public cloud providers
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does SmartDrive Systems offer?
it varies on the individual and the type of position, and on how well the candidate can negotiate
What is the company mobility like at SmartDrive Systems?
there is decent flexibility for remote work, and it depends on the teams, but there is still some negative connotation to it, as the company has very much been an "in office" shop traditionally.
How are the dental insurance options at SmartDrive Systems?
standard
How are the vision insurance options at SmartDrive Systems?
standard
What is the best perk or benefit that SmartDrive Systems offers?
benefits are pretty standard, there is nothing that really stands out
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at SmartDrive Systems?
One must be comfortable with the context switches required to handle incidents in the middle of planned work.
What do you wish you knew before starting at SmartDrive Systems?
I wish I had been provided with more details about the bonus plan
What kinds of community outreach does SmartDrive Systems participate in?
Veterans, active duty.
Does SmartDrive Systems drug test or do a background check?
background check
How long does it take to hear back after applying to SmartDrive Systems?
within a week if selected for a phone screen
How long after an interview at SmartDrive Systems does it take to hear back?
Usually same/next day
How much and how often do raises happen at SmartDrive Systems?
Annually, based on performance.
What are your coworkers at SmartDrive Systems like?
Great, hardworking people.
What are you most excited about working at SmartDrive Systems?
Developing technology that saves lives.






