Do not interview with this company - Software Engineer I SMC 3 Employee Review

1.0
14 Jul 2022
Recommend
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Pros

None, they do not want candidates who stand up for themselves.

Cons

I interviewed with SMC3 several weeks ago, completing three interviews in a week and receiving an offer after the third. As is industry common practice, I responded to the offer email gently trying to negotiate a higher salary. They had offered me $10k less than what a male colleague of mine who works there is making, which is not surprising given I am a woman in the tech industry, and we are often underpaid. In response to me asking for the same amount a man was making, they immediately rescinded the offer completely, seemingly turned off that I would try and advocate for myself during the interview process. I would not recommend anyone apply to this company, as they may very likely treat you the same as they treated me. They do not want female candidates who are brave enough to ask for equal pay of their male peers.

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SMC 3 Response
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We would like to apologize that you feel you had a negative experience during the interview process. SMC³ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of the Company to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition) or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. It may be conceivable that a current employee may have more experience with the company, our products and processes and therefore may warrant a higher salary than someone at an entry level to the organization. We appreciate your feedback and would like to apologize to you again that you feel you had a negative experience.

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