MathWorks reviews

- Culture of "sameness" - speaking up for what you think is right or how things could be done differently is not always valued depending on departmental/manager politics. There is a lot of resistance to change if it's coming from the bottom up. - Executive decision-making is rational until it isn't. The decision to up the number of mandatory in-office days from two to three is a perfect example of this. Execs admitted this was not a data-based decision, but rather because they wanted it. - A hiring freeze is creating some strain. Workload varies wildly from person to person and can be unpredictable. - It's easy to put in the bare minimum without a negative impact as long as you go with the flow and keep your head down, and likewise, it's very easy to work hard and put in quality work without being seen.

Company is downsizing; many of junior folks were let go Annual raise is bare minimum and not merit based. Slow promotion, YOE to Senior SDE is 7 years.