MathWorks reviews

4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(2,558 total reviews)
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Jack Little

94% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

MathWorks has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,558 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The MathWorks 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
Dec 9, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It offers a very stable, unique work environment. You may pick up new skills and learn some interesting things while there, since the process is quite foreign to an experienced worker, and being asked to adapt to "the MathWorks way" will challenge you to either learn new skills or do things very differently than you've done previously. It will stretch your repertoire. Health benefits are great, and there are some nice perks that demonstrate the company cares about taking care of their employees, and generally treating people well. It is also a great company for new graduates, and gives a lot of people a fantastic start in their careers.

Cons

The company has A LOT of process (new & untried that needs refinement; legacy; and genuinely great stuff), and is extremely structured. If you like working in an environment that is flexible, adaptive, and has a less formal approach... you will find this much like pushing a boulder up a cliff, or allowing it to roll over you. One of the mindsets is, "we've been there, done that, and whatever new ideas you may have-- they've already been tried." Getting past this mindset is nearly impossible. If you do get past it, chances are you will have proposed a new process, whether that was your goal or not. For these reasons, it is a great place for those who come to the company to be trained by and shaped in the unique process and methodologies they have instated at MathWorks.

4.0
Nov 25, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Respect for employees and openness. Good pay package. Thinking ahead

Cons

The company is growing fast, and whatever worked when it was smaller is coming under pressure because of the size. Because the company has never been in a downturn it has never seen any reorganization. Therefore, some of the senior management that have organically grown into their positions are not really up to the job.

4.0
Nov 25, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The MathWorks is a very comfortable place to work. The products are not generally the best in terms of usability or quality but the sheer number of users makes the job worthwhile. It is a fun environment for the most part with many interesting people.

Cons

Career opportunities are not great. There are two tracks within software development - technical and managerial. Progression along both tracks is essentially seniority based despite the performance review process. The company is growing at a good pace so promotions generally seem to occur as your team grows. Compensation is generally based on years experience and may not reflect your contribution.

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