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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSmartDrive Systems employees are -25% more likely to recommend SmartDrive Systems as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at SmartDrive Systems is rated highly by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. SmartDrive Systems employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Executive Team categories, putting SmartDrive Systems’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at SmartDrive Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SmartDrive Systems is rated B+
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SmartDrive Systems ranks in the Top 20% 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 BetterOut of 2 SmartDrive Systems employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Accomplished professionals who are business smart and care about the employees.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Working together to deliver products and services that saves lives.
SmartDrive provides fuel management and driver safety solutions for customers in range of industries from waste management.
SmartDrive is here to help bring your drivers back home safely every day.
| Headquarter | 9450 Carroll Park Drive San Diego, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | smartdrive.net/ |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Tel | (858)225-5550 |
| Company Status | Private |
6 employees at SmartDrive Systems have reviewed SmartDrive Systems 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 6 SmartDrive Systems employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SmartDrive Systems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SmartDrive Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SmartDrive Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at SmartDrive Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SmartDrive Systems believe the environment at SmartDrive Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SmartDrive Systems is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at SmartDrive Systems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at SmartDrive Systems are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 SmartDrive Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 SmartDrive Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Steve’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 San Diego. SmartDrive Systems’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees and Male employees. Under Mitgang’s leadership, SmartDrive Systems employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Executive Team. eNPS and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where SmartDrive Systems could stand to see real improvement.
The SmartDrive Systems Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Steve Mitgang, CTO Ray Ghanbari, and CFO Shawn Swaney
Steve Mitgang CEO / President
Steve Mitgang serves as the CEO / President of SmartDrive Systems.
Ray Ghanbari CTO
Ray Ghanbari serves as the CTO of SmartDrive Systems. Ray started at SmartDrive Systems in January of 2017. Ray... read more
Shawn Swaney CFO
Shawn Swaney serves as the CFO of SmartDrive Systems. Shawn started at SmartDrive Systems in November of 2017. Shawn... read more
Andy Deninger Vice President of Engineering
Andy Deninger serves as the Vice President of Engineering of SmartDrive Systems. Andy started at SmartDrive Systems in... read more
Nicholas Brookins Vice President, Platform and Software Engineering
Nicholas Brookins serves as the Vice President, Platform and Software Engineering of SmartDrive Systems. Nicholas... read more
John Krumheuer Vice President of North American Sales
John Krumheuer serves as the Vice President of North American Sales of SmartDrive Systems. John started at SmartDrive... read more
Melissa Purcell SVP Marketing & Customer Success
Melissa Purcell serves as the SVP Marketing & Customer Success of SmartDrive Systems. Melissa started at SmartDrive... read more
Olivier Silvestre Senior Director, Professional Services, Transportation Intelligence
Olivier Silvestre serves as the Senior Director, Professional Services, Transportation Intelligence of SmartDrive... read more
Mark Freitas Vice President, Product Management
Mark Freitas serves as the Vice President, Product Management of SmartDrive Systems. Mark started at SmartDrive Systems... read more
How much do people at SmartDrive Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SmartDrive Systems is $111,508, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,725, or $55 per hour.
At SmartDrive Systems, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,075 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,038 annually. Average SmartDrive Systems salaries by department include: Business Development at $100,942, HR at $111,804, Engineering at $138,261, and Product at $147,798. Half of SmartDrive Systems salaries are above $114,725.
3 employees at SmartDrive Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at SmartDrive Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SmartDrive Systems across various culture dimensions.
SmartDrive Systems PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, SmartDrive Systems applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 25% | |
All Industries | 25% | |
Customer Support | 8% | |
Admin | 8% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 50% | |
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Salt Lake City | 8% | |
Boston | 8% | |
Santa Monica | 8% | |
Phoenix | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
What is SmartDrive Systems address?
SmartDrive Systems location is at 9450 Carroll Park Drive
Who is the CEO of SmartDrive Systems?
SmartDrive Systems CEO is Steve Mitgang, their score by employees is 93
What is SmartDrive Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for SmartDrive Systems is -25
What is the salary for Accountant in SmartDrive Systems?
Accountant average salary in the US is 62k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in SmartDrive Systems?
The average salaries for Engineering in SmartDrive Systems is 138k