Awesome for some; secret hell for others - Principal Software Engineer MathWorks Employee Review

2.0
May 7, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Free food, incredible office, good benefits, great for college hires

Cons

The company is structured to benefit tenure. Every person I met there told me how many years they've been at the company within the first 3 sentences. Really - every single person. It has a strange cultish vibe, except they're not doing any crimes. It's great for people who join right from college. College hires are prized above all others. I came in with 20+ years of experience and watched my bosses give the college kids the pick of projects while I was given an impossible project with zero support. The code is ancient. The original C code from the 80's is still in the product and will never be removed. The product I worked on was just layers of new code on top of it. It was the worst architected mess across 4 languages that I've ever seen in my career. Every decision is made by committee. When something slips the schedule, blame is placed and people are punished. I was told no one ever leaves, yet in my short time there, I saw roughly 10% turnaround on my team. There are lots of big smiles and strain and fear behind some people's eyes. It's creepy. It's got a CYA vibe to the extreme.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company places a strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional growth, with clear encouragement for employees to develop their skills over time. There are frequent, fun company events that help build connections across teams and contribute to a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture. Overall, the organization takes a very staff-focused approach, prioritizing employee well-being and fostering an environment where people feel supported and valued.

Cons

With a globally distributed workforce, it can sometimes be challenging to coordinate schedules or connect in person with colleagues.

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong work-life balance; reasonable hours and low burnout Smart, helpful colleagues and collaborative culture Stable company with solid products (MATLAB/Simulink) Good benefits and campus perks (food, gym, etc.)

Cons

Development pace can feel slow and process-heavy May not be ideal if you’re optimizing for fast career growth, cutting-edge tech, or top-tier compensation.

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