Is Ansys a good company to work for?

Ansys has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,376 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 87% of employees would recommend working at Ansys to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ansys have been left by employees working as Intern , Account Manager and Senior Software Engineer .

Does Ansys pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ansys employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ansys. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ansys?

87% of Ansys employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ansys 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ansys?

Applications Engineer (43) , R&D Engineer II (40) , Intern (35) , Software Engineer (33) , R&D Engineer (28) , Senior Software Engineer (27) , Account Manager (25) , Software Developer (25) , Senior Applications Engineer (21) , Senior R&D Engineer (21) , Technical Support Engineer (19) , Manager (15) , Engineer (13) , Software Engineer(Internship) (12) , Sales (11)

What are the pros of working at Ansys according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and learn simulation if you want" ((in 112 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 75 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great place to work in!! Nice boss and colleagues" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good pay and incentives" ((in 39 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ansys according to real employee reviews?

"3) Low salary and bonus" ((in 53 reviews)); "Management Challenges: Disjointed management and poor communication among teams lead to confusion and inefficiencies." ((in 9 reviews)); "4) Lack of leadership in upper management." ((in 8 reviews)); "Career growth seem slow Less opportunities" ((in 8 reviews)); "Not enough employee benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ansys layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ansys layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ansys in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ansys locations?

Canonsburg , Pittsburgh , San Jose , Lebanon , Austin , Exton , Evanston , Irvine , Concord , New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , Ann Arbor , Boulder , Boston , Pitts , Livermore , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Waltham , Atlanta , Houston , San Diego , West Lebanon , Seattle , Cannonsburg , Naperville , Troy , Jamaica , Phoenix

Ansys reviews

4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,062 total reviews)

Sassine Ghazi

Not enough data to show CEO approval

80% positive business outlook

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Ansys has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,062 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Ansys employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Apr 30, 2025

Stagnant Environment with Limited Growth Opportunities

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to established software projects. Collaborative colleagues who are supportive and knowledgeable.

Cons

Limited Career Advancement: Promotions and raises are infrequent and appear to be based more on tenure than performance. Below-Market Compensation: Salaries have not kept pace with industry standards or inflation, leading to decreased real income over time. Resistance to Innovation: The company culture favors maintaining the status quo over embracing new technologies and processes. Management Challenges: Disjointed management and poor communication among teams lead to confusion and inefficiencies. Workload Expectations: High performance is expected without corresponding support or recognition, leading to burnout.

3.0

Apr 3, 2025

Low pay

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with

Cons

Low pay and toxic management

Ansys Response

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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Ansys. We want all employees to know that their priorities are our priorities. We will share your feedback with the appropriate members of our team. If you wish to speak with someone further about the matter, please contact your HR Business Partner.

4.0

Jan 2, 2025

Ansys

Senior application engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

WFH Normal working hours Good team atmosphere

Cons

No obvious shortcomings The salary is not very top-notch

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