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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSoraa employees are -34% more likely to recommend Soraa as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Soraa is rated average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Soraa employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Retention categories, putting Soraa’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 Soraa was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Soraa is rated B-
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Soraa ranks in the Top 40% 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 BetterSoraa is a cleantech startup developing LED and Laser technologies.
Designing breakthrough LED technology, Soraa has been engineering simply perfect light since 2008. Known for full-spectrum lamps that provide unparalleled color, Soraa solutions are illuminating amazing spaces around the world.
| Headquarter | 6500 Kaiser Dr Fremont, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | soraa.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 8056966565 |
| Company Status | Private |
Soraa competitors include LED Engin, Cree, and Monolithic Power Systems. Soraa ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Soraa compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Soraa have reviewed Soraa 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 3 Soraa 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 Soraa are extremely happy with their total compensation at Soraa, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Soraa are generally satisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Soraa are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Soraa believe the environment at Soraa is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Soraa is bureaucratic. About 33% of the employees at Soraa work 8 hours or less, while 67% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Soraa are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of Soraa's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Soraa employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Jeffery’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jeffery in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Jeffery Parker’s employees rank Soraa in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 10% for Happiness, and in the Top 30% for Retention.
The Soraa Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Jeffery Parker, Chief Product Officer TJ Grewal, and Sr. Vice President, LED Product Development Rafael Aldaz
Jeffery Parker CEO / President
Jeffery Parker serves as the CEO / President of Soraa.
Rafael Aldaz Sr. Vice President, LED Product Development
Rafael Aldaz serves as the Sr. Vice President, LED Product Development of Soraa. Rafael currently resides in the San... read more
Todd Antes Sr. Vice President, Product Management/Marketing - IoT Products
Todd Antes serves as the Sr. Vice President, Product Management/Marketing - IoT Products of Soraa. Todd currently... read more
George Stringer SVP, Sales and Marketing, Americas
George Stringer serves as the SVP, Sales and Marketing, Americas of Soraa. George currently resides in the San Francisco... read more
Kurt Starkey VP & GM, Ohio Operations
Kurt Starkey serves as the VP & GM, Ohio Operations of Soraa. Kurt currently resides in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area.
Philip Kearney Vice President, Environmental Intelligence
Philip Kearney serves as the Vice President, Environmental Intelligence of Soraa. Philip currently resides in the San... read more
Scott West VP LED Packaging
Scott West serves as the VP LED Packaging of Soraa. Scott currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Niall MacGearailt Vice President Finance
Niall MacGearailt serves as the Vice President Finance of Soraa.
How much do people at Soraa get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Soraa is $132,915, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,632, or $65 per hour.
At Soraa, the highest paid job is a Senior Designer at $265,493 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,980 annually. Average Soraa salaries by department include: Design at $110,879, Operations at $118,691, HR at $142,031, and Finance at $97,753. Half of Soraa salaries are above $135,632.
3 employees at Soraa rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Soraa rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 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 Soraa across various culture dimensions.
Soraa's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Soraa's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Soraa applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 78% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Soraa unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

What is Soraa address?
Soraa location is at 6500 Kaiser Dr
Who is the CEO of Soraa?
Soraa CEO is Jeffery Parker, their score by employees is 43
What is Soraa eNPS?
The eNPS for Soraa is -34
What is the salary for QA in Soraa?
QA average salary in the US is 107k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Soraa?
The average salaries for Sales in Soraa is 153k