It appears that promotions are not based on merit, but rather on race. - Anonymous employee SMA America Employee Review

1.0
23 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The only positive aspect is the hybrid work schedule.

Cons

It seems significantly harder for non-white employees to receive promotions or salary increases.

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SMA America Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We are committed to continuously improving our workplace and ensuring that all employees have a positive and equitable experience. Our policies and practices are designed to support fairness, consistency, and merit-based advancement for all employees. We take any concerns related to equity or bias seriously. While we cannot address individual situations in a public forum, we encourage any employee who feels they have experienced an issue to reach out through a confidential internal channel so we can address the concerns appropriately. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate you sharing it as we continue working to strengthen our culture and our employee experience.

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5.0
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Pros

Workload is manageable. salary is great with $200k packages. Always negotiate for more. Good holiday and vacation time.

Cons

Poor executive leadership which is a huge risk to Job security.

2.0
6 Jul 2025
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Pros

SMA offers good benefits and a hybrid work schedule. If you're looking for just a job with a steady paycheck, these benefits are a worthy pro.

Cons

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