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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
171

SparkFun Electronics Company Culture

SparkFun Electronics Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
SparkFun Electronics' Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

SparkFun Electronics CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Glenn Samala SparkFun Electronics' CEO
Glenn Samala
92 /100

Diversity at SparkFun Electronics

Women at SparkFun Electronics

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Women at SparkFun Electronics have rated Happiness, Retention, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

SparkFun Electronics eNPS

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?"
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

66

SparkFun Electronics employees are 66% more likely to recommend SparkFun Electronics as a great place to work

83%Promoters
0%Passives
17%Detractors

Working at SparkFun Electronics

Working at SparkFun Electronics is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. SparkFun Electronics employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team categories, putting SparkFun Electronics’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Boulder. See below in detail how working at SparkFun Electronics was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at SparkFun Electronics

B

Overall Company Culture at SparkFun Electronics is rated B

Last updated months ago

Top
35%

SparkFun Electronics ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

SparkFun Electronics Employee Reviews

Out of 18 SparkFun Electronics employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From SparkFun Electronics Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Our inclusivity, our on-site dog policy, and our scheduling flexibility due to the trust in each employee to get their job done.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Each individual brings and shares their wealth of knowledge and experience, not just in their position at the company, but their outside experiences as well. It makes for a broader vision.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Their willingness to communicate both the good news and the bad.

SparkFun Electronics Company Information

SparkFun Electronics Company Overview

SparkFun Electronics is an online store that sells electronic parts for individual projects and provides online tutorials.

SparkFun Electronics Mission, Vision & Values

SparkFun Electronics Mission Statement

SparkFun has been committed to helping the world achieve electronics literacy.

SparkFun Electronics Vision Statement

No matter your vision or skill level, our products and resources are designed to make electronics more accessible. In addition to over 2,000 open source components and widgets, SparkFun offers curriculum, training and online tutorials designed to demystify the wonderful world of embedded electronics. We're here to help you start something.

SparkFun Electronics Values

  • PEOPLE FIRST
  • TRANSPARENCY
  • ACCOUNTABILITY
Headquarter6175 Longbow Dr.
Boulder, CO
United States of America
Websitewww.sparkfun.com
Founding Date2003
Tel3034430048

SparkFun Electronics Competitors

SparkFun Electronics competitors include ASA Computers and littleBits Electronics. SparkFun Electronics ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SparkFun Electronics 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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    SparkFun Electronics
    3.8/5
  2. #2
    ASA Computers' Logo
    ASA Computers
    3.3/5
  3. #3
    littleBits Electronics' Logo
    littleBits Electronics
    2.4/5
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SparkFun Electronics Employees

8 employees at SparkFun Electronics have reviewed SparkFun Electronics 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 8 SparkFun Electronics employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at SparkFun Electronics are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SparkFun Electronics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at SparkFun Electronics are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at SparkFun Electronics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at SparkFun Electronics believe the environment at SparkFun Electronics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SparkFun Electronics is moderate. About 80% of the employees at SparkFun Electronics work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at SparkFun Electronics are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining SparkFun Electronics - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SparkFun Electronics is that the company was unprepared on their first day. SparkFun Electronics employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 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.

SparkFun Electronics KPIs and OKRs

At SparkFun Electronics 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SparkFun Electronics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 SparkFun Electronics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

SparkFun Electronics CEO & Leadership

SparkFun Electronics CEO - Glenn Samala

Glenn Samala SparkFun Electronics' CEO
92 /100

Glenn’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 Boulder. Compared to SparkFun Electronics’s competitors, Glenn Samala ranks right above littleBits Electronics CEO Ayah Bdeir. Under Samala’s leadership, SparkFun Electronics employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Team. Gender and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where SparkFun Electronics could stand to see real improvement.

SparkFun Electronics Leadership

The SparkFun Electronics Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Glenn Samala, Chief Technology Officer Kirk Benell, and Chief Business Development Officer Jahnell Pereira

  • Glenn Samala  CEO / President

    Glenn Samala CEO / President

    Glenn Samala serves as the CEO / President of SparkFun Electronics.

  • Kirk Benell Chief Technology Officer

    Kirk Benell serves as the Chief Technology Officer of SparkFun Electronics. Kirk started at SparkFun Electronics in Aug... read more

  • Jahnell Pereira Chief Business Development Officer

    Jahnell Pereira serves as the Chief Business Development Officer of SparkFun Electronics. Jahnell started at SparkFun... read more

SparkFun Electronics Salaries

How much does SparkFun Electronics pay?

How much do people at SparkFun Electronics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SparkFun Electronics is $72,523, or $34 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $79,880, or $38 per hour.

At SparkFun Electronics, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $164,458 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,004 annually. Average SparkFun Electronics salaries by department include: Operations at $73,609, Design at $71,523, Business Development at $88,649, and Marketing at $129,253. Half of SparkFun Electronics salaries are above $79,880.

7 employees at SparkFun Electronics rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 5 employees at SparkFun Electronics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$53k
$53k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$68k
$68k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$79k
$79k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$164k
$164k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$224k
$224k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$337k
$337k100th Percentile
$72,523*
Average Compensation
$79,880*
Median Compensation

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

SparkFun Electronics Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at SparkFun Electronics

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

SparkFun Electronics Perks & Benefits

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

SparkFun Electronics PTO

SparkFun Electronics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SparkFun Electronics' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SparkFun Electronics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

SparkFun Electronics Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in SparkFun Electronics on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Engineering
29%
Executive
18%
All Industries
18%
Product
12%
Business Development
6%
Other
18%

Candidates By Location

Boulder
53%
Denver
24%
Aliso Viejo
6%
Aurora
6%
Longmont
6%
Other
6%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding SparkFun Electronics

What is SparkFun Electronics address?

SparkFun Electronics location is at 6175 Longbow Dr.

Who is the CEO of SparkFun Electronics?

SparkFun Electronics CEO is Glenn Samala, their score by employees is 92

What is SparkFun Electronics eNPS?

The eNPS for SparkFun Electronics is 66

What is the salary for Developer in SparkFun Electronics?

Developer average salary in the US is 84k

What are the salaries in the Admin in SparkFun Electronics?

The average salaries for Admin in SparkFun Electronics is 54k

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