Does Autodesk pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Autodesk employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Autodesk. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Autodesk?

79% of Autodesk employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Autodesk 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Autodesk?

Software Engineer (276) , Senior Software Engineer (194) , Intern (68) , Software Developer (68) , Product Manager (61) , Principal Software Engineer (59) , Project Manager (56) , Technical Support Specialist (56) , Senior Manager (55) , Program Manager (53) , Software Engineer(Internship) (53) , Director (52) , Sales (51) , Manager (49) , Customer Success Manager (45)

What are the pros of working at Autodesk according to real employee reviews?

"6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years is a great benefit and motivation to stay on long" ((in 558 reviews)); "The people at Autodesk were great and the work was extremely interesting." ((in 529 reviews)); "Supportive and good work life balance." ((in 514 reviews)); "Good pay and stock ownership for executives" ((in 144 reviews)); "Good salary and on boarding" ((in 142 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Autodesk according to real employee reviews?

"bad management and too many re" ((in 176 reviews)); "bad managers (if you are unlucky) creating toxic working env" ((in 134 reviews)); "No career growth for employees" ((in 35 reviews)); "Lack of vision and direction from senior management." ((in 28 reviews)); "No directors under the age of 40 and lack of diversity (of any kind) in leadership positions." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Autodesk layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Autodesk layoffs and their outlook for job security at Autodesk in 2026.

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Autodesk reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,603 total reviews)

Andrew Anagnost

80% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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 4,603 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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Feb 24, 2009

Autodesk pays well but you need to wear Dockers.

It infrastructure architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

5.0

Jun 12, 2015

Creative

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Casual culture Creative environment Grounded senior management Employees can learn & use CNC and 3D printing equipment

Cons

Compensation and benefits Corporative Vague organizational structure and responsibility chain

5.0

May 20, 2013

Its a gr8 pleasure 2 work in Autodesk

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like the softwares developed by Autodesk These softwares are easy to use and are cost beneficial

Cons

I don't get time to be with my parents bcoz when i am involved in a work i must complete it successfully before i submit it

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