u-blox Company Culture
u-blox Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
u-blox's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ALeadership
A-Meetings
A-Executive Team
B+Manager
B+u-blox CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies
John Sample
79 /100
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Diversity at u-blox
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B
Diverse employees at u-blox have rated CEO Rating, Professional Development, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at u-blox
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
C
Women at u-blox have rated Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
u-blox 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
20
u-blox employees are 20% more likely to recommend u-blox as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at u-blox
Working at u-blox is rated highly by 65 employees, across various culture dimensions. u-blox employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Meetings categories, putting u-blox’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at u-blox was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at u-blox
B+
Overall Company Culture at u-blox is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
u-blox ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
u-blox Employee Reviews
Out of 18 u-blox employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping u-blox improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From u-blox Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?they dont work me hard
- What do you like best about the leadership team?very good company to work the benefits are amazing
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They create opportunitys and provide the appropriate leadership qualities needed for the employees to move up and to they have excellent excelling programs
Constructive Feedback From u-blox Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?more money for just me
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?my boss has body odor and farts all day
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?my boss had a hard penus all day during my first training day
u-blox Company Information
u-blox Company Overview
GPS receivers and wireless communication
u-blox Mission, Vision & Values
u-blox Mission Statement
We deliver leading wireless technology to reliably locate and connect people and devices.
u-blox Vision Statement
one world, one device
u-blox Values
- Success and Performance
- Trust and Confidence
- Communication and the Customer
- Learning and change
- Innovative
- Reliable
- Restless
| Headquarter | Zürcherstrasse 68 8800 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Website | www.u-blox.com |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | +41 44 722 74 44 |
u-blox Competitors
u-blox competitors include Garmin International, NXP Semiconductors, Rockwell Collins, and Gemalto. u-blox ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how u-blox 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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u-blox Employees
65 employees at u-blox have reviewed u-blox 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 65 u-blox employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at u-blox are generally satisfied with their total compensation at u-blox, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at u-blox are pleased with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at u-blox are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at u-blox believe the environment at u-blox is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at u-blox is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at u-blox work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at u-blox are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining u-blox - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
u-blox KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of u-blox's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 u-blox employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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u-blox CEO & Leadership
u-blox CEO - John Sample
79 /100
John’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. u-blox’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the IT department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Finance department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to u-blox’s competitors, John Sample ranks right above Rockwell Collins CEO Robert Ortberg. Under Sample’s leadership, u-blox employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Meetings. Environment and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where u-blox could stand to see real improvement.
u-blox Leadership
The u-blox Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO John Sample, Vice President Sales Mark Murray, and Vice President Product Development Brian Richardson
John Sample CEO / President
John Sample serves as the CEO / President of u-blox.
Mark Murray Vice President Sales
Mark Murray serves as the Vice President Sales of u-blox.
Brian Richardson Vice President Product Development
Brian Richardson serves as the Vice President Product Development of u-blox. Brian started at u-blox in September of... read more
Rolf Langli Vice President of Program Management
Rolf Langli serves as the Vice President of Program Management of u-blox. Rolf currently resides in the Greater San... read more
Jim Bruewer Vice President of Sales Automotive
Jim Bruewer serves as the Vice President of Sales Automotive of u-blox. Jim currently resides in the Greater Detroit... read more
Ramzi Al-Harayeri Vice President of Sales - West
Ramzi Al-Harayeri serves as the Vice President of Sales - West of u-blox.
Carl Bellanca Sr. Vice President/Head of Sales Americas
Carl Bellanca serves as the Sr. Vice President/Head of Sales Americas of u-blox.
Eric Heiser Head of Product Center Services, Senior Vice President
Eric Heiser serves as the Head of Product Center Services, Senior Vice President of u-blox.
u-blox Salaries
How much does u-blox pay?
How much do people at u-blox get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at u-blox is $112,221, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,221, or $53 per hour.
At u-blox, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,546 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,218 annually. Average u-blox salaries by department include: Engineering at $130,730, Design at $99,827, Admin at $52,963, and Finance at $80,274. Half of u-blox salaries are above $112,221.
39 employees at u-blox rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies (based on 111 ratings) while 35 employees at u-blox rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 38 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $205k | $205k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
$112,221*
Average Compensation
$112,221*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
u-blox Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at u-blox
Diverse employees at u-blox score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing u-blox in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at u-blox across various culture dimensions.
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u-blox Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
u-blox PTO
u-blox's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. u-blox's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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u-blox Careers
u-blox Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, u-blox applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding u-blox
What is u-blox address?
u-blox location is at Zürcherstrasse 68
Who is the CEO of u-blox?
u-blox CEO is John Sample, their score by employees is 79
What is u-blox eNPS?
The eNPS for u-blox is 20
What is the salary for Senior Developer in u-blox?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 137k
What are the salaries in the Sales in u-blox?
The average salaries for Sales in u-blox is 134k
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