Autodesk reviews

Autodesk is in constant flux with layoffs and reorgs... Every December and February everyone in the company stresses out about getting laid off. If you are looking for long-term stability, Autodesk may not be the right fit. There is no long-term planning or strategy (even 1 year out). Everything seems to be ad-hoc and very disjointed. Tons of silos that everyone talks about, but nobody acts upon. The executive team has secret meetings and do not involve key stakeholders. LOTS of meetings (even meetings to discuss next meetings topics - yes that's right). Not a very good life/work balance due to the constant flux, last-minute projects, and deadlines. Managers pick favorites and are by no means transparent -- despite what they tell you. If you are looking at upward growth and mobility, your manager can break your career with Autodesk. Management expects complete honesty and transparency from their team, but do not exemplify it themselves. Oversharing could cost you your job -- especially if you upset someone.

Looks great from the outside but inner workings not at all progressive and there is an underlying sense of insecurity and fear of another layoff, always in the works. Upward mobility is limited and controlled by hearsay rather than facts. HR does not have much say at the leadership level. While the say finding talent is an issue, they get rid of people at the flick of a switch. Mega age related layoffs. Watch out if over 45!