Could be better - Software Engineer Autodesk Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good benefits and perks, if that is what you are looking for (not my case). - Good work life balance, flexible working hours, friendly and relaxed office environment. - Transformation ongoing with encouraging things to come.

Cons

- Some old fashioned management techniques, favouritism, top down decisions. But people working in the Singapore office seem to be accustomed to that (lots of EP holders). - Definitely not an Agile company yet, too many management layers and limited team autonomy. This is a work in progress but mentalities will take time to change. - Inefficient process and "hero" mentality, instead of streamlined robust team-based development and deliveries. - Too many restructurations, and one 10% lay-off this year : the strategy seems to be based on the stock markets' and investors' reactions, and the employees just pay the price.

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Cons

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Autodesk has, hands down, one of the warmest and most supportive corporate cultures I’ve ever experienced. From day one, people were welcoming, respectful, kind, and genuinely available to help. Even as a contract worker, I never felt like an outsider. I felt included, trusted, and treated like part of the team. The marketing team was an incredible group: collaborative, smart, generous with their time, and always willing to answer questions. Autodesk also has a true teaching culture. You never feel silly for asking questions, and there is a clear willingness across teams to help people learn, improve, and succeed. Operationally, the company was also impressively efficient. The technology, meeting tools, scheduling systems, and general workflows made it easy to connect with people, set appointments, collaborate, and keep work moving without unnecessary friction. Overall, Autodesk set the bar for what a healthy corporate culture can feel like: organized, human, respectful, inclusive, and genuinely collaborative. Pros: Warm culture, helpful people, strong tools and technology, respectful teams, inclusive environment, great marketing organization.

Cons

As a contractor, I only wish the experience had been longer.

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