Optimal Technologies International Employee Reviews for Senior ASIC Verification Engineer

"Start-up that had potential, would not recommend accepting an offer without a guaranteed contract."

What do you like about working at Optimal Technologies International?

"Chose to work here due to the potential payoff later since it was a start-up and it seemed to have great growth potential."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask many questions about the company's financial stability!"

What don't you like about working at Optimal Technologies International?

"After it was discovered that the founder of the company misrepresented himself to the financial entity providing venture capital, the board of directors hired an outside consultant who recommended outsourcing all hardware development which eliminated about 70-80% of the employees after the recommendation was accepted. Dismissed employees did receive a small separation package but no extended medical benefits or any stake in future growth of Optimal."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The CFO, Mike W. did as he was told to do and I cannot fault him for it. He treated us with respect as we left the company. I have nothing but contempt for Roland S. the founder, since his actions in securing venture capital and subsequent spending and growth decisions caused cautionary inquiries by the CFO which led directly to the loss of 80-100 jobs at Optimal between Nov 2008 - Jan 2009. Never once got an apology or an explanation from him. My suggestion is to eject Roland S. from the board and extract compensation from him for the damage he caused to the company."