Stable but too many old-timers, Nothing changes - Senior Software Engineer MathWorks Employee Review

2.0
Jul 30, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

This is a stable environment in a great location. The work-life balance is excellent. They have an old but established product. Lots of bright people around

Cons

The company is full of slogans about their values that are largely absent in practice. The review process is political and highly unfair. People stick around for decades and do next to nothing. They are promoted based on who they know. The biggest problem is that this environment is detached from the real world of software development. The skill set you pick up may not be what others need. In short you have to drink the kool-aid and sing the company song otherwise you are in trouble.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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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.

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Work-life Balance Mission-centric work Great people

Cons

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