Great place to work but lacks job security - Anonymous employee Autodesk Employee Review

4.0
Jan 18, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart and talented people doing amazing work. Most people really care about the customer. Great benefits. Six week paid sabbatical every four years.

Cons

Depending on the org you're in, it can be very political. There is a lot of lip-service paid to "breaking down silos" but that rarely happens. Frequent reorgs leave you with the sense that you aren't really safe from being laid off, no matter how well you do your job. Exceptionally talented people are often let go with no explanation except, "it was a business decision". It happens often enough that you really can't relax and trust that your position is safe, no matter how well you perform. Older workers and people who work remotely are usually the first targets in a reorg.

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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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