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      4.0

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (4,621 total reviews)
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      Andrew Anagnost

      79% approve of CEO

      70% positive business outlook

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      Autodesk has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,621 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Autodesk employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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      2.0
      Feb 22, 2011

      Started well but now frustrating experience

      Principal engineer
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      Pros

      The management is very good at supporting good work/life balance. They are quite good at paying above average. Good benefits and ESPP program.

      Cons

      Leadership lacks vision especially in AEC division. AEC division is racked by politics stemming from Revit acquisition years ago. Have to walk on eggshells and technical decisions are not respected because of political considerations. There are also severe lack of career growth options. You get stuck in a role and don't have a choice in moving around. Morale is quite low in AEC and talented people are leaving. Innovation is not encouraged and individuals who take the initiative are often told that it's not their job to go outside of their described responsibilities.

      2.0
      Jul 6, 2010

      Great work-life balance, but not many opportunities for career growth

      Product designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Coworkers (individual contributors) are a joy to work with. They are intelligent, understanding, and helpful. - Autodesk encourages a healthy work-life balance. Office hours are flexible, and as long as you fulfill your responsibilities on time, you are rarely questioned about how much time you spend at work. - Working from home as frequently as one day a week is an accepted norm. - Autodesk provides great health benefits. - All employees are eligible for a 6 week sabbatical (paid time off) every 4 years.

      Cons

      - Base salaries are less than competitor salaries. - The senior management is not very open about their immediate plans, long-term vision, or anything in-between. The management, in general, tends to have a secretive approach about everything. - Opportunities for promotion, leadership, knowledge growth or general career development are few and far between.

      2.0
      Aug 31, 2009

      Becoming more and more difficult to work around low-level mgrs.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Benefits, surely. Women valued, not pushed aside. Can take occasional afternoon off to catch the kids' afterschool events, which is perhaps the best reason to continue here these days.

      Cons

      Low-level management can be petty. Great employees let go because didn't play kiss-up games. Have seen valued colleagues get the shaft over the years for refusing to do manager's work. Makes for a vicious work environment. When will my turn come? Hear this little ditty all the time.

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