Used to be great. Now sinking in corporate mediocrity and nepotism - Software Engineer Autodesk Employee Review

2.0
Dec 19, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Interesting, cool, 'do-good' domains - design, architecture, animation, fabrication, 3d printing. - Israeli office compensation and benefits above industry average. - Products make positive and constructive impact on the world. - Israeli office 'simple employees' usually nice, friendly and very devoted. There's weekly soccer, choir, and some employees even go travelling abroad together annually!

Cons

These cons relate to the Israeli branch only. - Israeli office lost its startup spirit and intimate family company-like feel due to poor management (and not due to organic growth). - It is not uncommon for promotions to be affected by nepotism and internal politics rather than merit - Little care for the personal growth and career progression of existing employees. - Managers often treat employees in a patronizing, antagonizing and unappreciative manner. - Poor management leads to cumbersome project progress, and project-related decisions are made based on internal politics rather than what's best for the project and the company. Cross-site projects are especially ineffective. - While a couple of years ago the products developed at the Israeli office were at the forefront of technology and company strategy, most of the current work is focused on MAINTENANCE, without innovating much. - Office location is difficult to access for employees residing outside central Tel Aviv.

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Cons

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5.0
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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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