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      Most Toxic Workplace - Principal Data Engineer Autodesk Employee Review

      1.0
      Nov 7, 2024
      Principal data engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Work-life balance is generally manageable—until management priorities change. When deadlines or initiatives ramp up, personal boundaries may no longer be respected, and extra hours quickly become expected. This inconsistency can make it hard to plan or maintain a healthy work-life balance in the long term

      Cons

      The company culture and management style can be challenging, especially within the PSET division. Leadership tends to be highly autocratic, with limited room for open communication or constructive feedback. Speaking up about concerns is often discouraged, and HR appears to heavily align with management, offering minimal support to employees seeking fair resolutions. Micromanagement is prevalent, which can make it difficult for individuals to feel trusted or empowered in their roles. Overall, these dynamics can take a toll on mental health, so it may be beneficial to approach with caution if considering a position here

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      Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Autodesk. We truly value the insights from Autodeskers as they help us understand where we can improve. We strive to create an environment where open communication and constructive feedback are encouraged – we’re committed to fostering a more trusting and empowering workplace. Your feedback is helpful as we continue to make Autodesk a great place to work.

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      5.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good WLB Low Turnover Rates Interesting Projects/Work Full Benefits + 401k

      Cons

      Medium Pay, Not Amazing Stock Packages

      2.0
      Jun 12, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The individual contributors, your peers you work with day in and day out are fantastic people! At the IC level, for the most part, it feels like everyone is in the fight together. The work/life balance is good depending on which business unit/team you're aligned with. The benefits are pretty solid, especially the 6 week sabbatical.

      Cons

      Autodesk moves at the pace of a snail, very slow to take action on anything. Selling is very difficult with all the undocumented approvals, processes, red tape and very few people are willing to actually help! Leadership doesn't care about the people their decisions impact. Feedback is rarely listened to and acted upon. Pay is terrible compared to competitors in this space. Autodesk has embraced a ton of change over the last few years with new marketing, sales and IT leadership and it shows. They are not shy in showing their desire to be the next Oracle at the expense of their people. They are constantly changing tools, processes, people, roles, you name it so you feel like you're under water constantly. Lipstick on a pig.

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