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      4.0

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (4,605 total reviews)
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      Andrew Anagnost

      80% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

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      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      Autodesk has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,605 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 Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      1.0
      Mar 7, 2009

      A company that would rather lose 10 good employees than fire a bad manager.

      Senior technical writer
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      Pros

      You get to work with cool software. The office environment, spacially, is beautiful. There's opportunity to move geographically if you want or need to.

      Cons

      Lots of long term, embedded fat in the employee base. Most are entrenched into cliques of past bought-out companies. Management allows some employees to surf the web all day while other workers pick up the slack. Their review/compensation process is used as a cowardly payback system by disgruntled peers. It was by far the most juvenile, petty, and viscious environment that I have ever worked.

      4.0
      Feb 24, 2009

      Autodesk pays well but you need to wear Dockers.

      It infrastructure architect
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Compensation (sabbatical after 4 years) and prestige withing the software industry.Autodesk is always looking for extraordinary people who strive for excellence. We recognize that our success is in large part due to the outstanding talent and dedication of our employees. Your opinions, ideas, and participation in the company’s decisions and actions aren’t just welcome—they’re expected. We take pride in a culture based on respect, collaboration, and diversity.

      Cons

      Company becoming impersonal and bureaucratic as revenue grows.

      4.0
      Feb 22, 2009

      Echoes of the glory days.

      Software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Autodesk Media & Entertainment (formely Discreet Logic) is a relaxed work environment. The building itself is a renovated boat factory, giving it a very industrial-chic design. Fluo-colored chairs decorate the lobby, where you also find several high definition TVs on rolling pods. You will find the latest game consoles and games to relax during lunch hours or the always popular weekly cocktail on Friday afternoon. Beer, wines, chips and theatre-style popcorn are all available free of charge to wrap up the week. Major software releases are also celebrated with parties. You will find very passionate people at Autodesk. Proud of their work and the reputation of their product suite.

      Cons

      Autodesk has recently become this software monster, swallowing smaller companies at an alarming rate. To the point that it now faces competition within its own product line (Maya vs 3D Studio Max). The acquisition of Discreet Logic is still not fully popular among the Montreal employees. Some relinquish the "glory days". This can leave newcomers wondering if they missed the boat. Recent compressions worldwide have also affected the morals in the company. Autodesk has a tradition of hiring lots of interns every single term, but the opportunities for employment beyond internships are slim at best. Furthermore, if an opportunity arises, there are string attached like a limited duration and few benefits.

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