Don't go here mid-career - Product Marketing Manager MathWorks Employee Review

3.0
Apr 30, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of smart people. Rational decision-making (mostly). Good WLB, best office environment hands-down, and unusual perks like free food and a fully paid-for weekend in the White Mountains with your loved ones. Culture of continuous improvement and feedback that really helps you get your work products to the next level.

Cons

Rigid processes, and clinging to long-held beliefs, like you can stick with a rigid software license model and still compete with open source, onerous approvals that prevent innovations and slow down progress, still using a rigid waterfall development process with 2 releases per year and no ability to change plans with less than a year delay. Managers who just "talk the talk" of supporting you, but don't walk the walk, and don't hesitate to shoot down your own ideas while dinging you on not making enough impact. Inability to move anything quickly - your customers wait at least 1.5 years to see gaps closed or new features to respond to their requests or market trends, new content typically takes 6 months to be developed, revised, approved and pushed out, etc etc

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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
CEO approval
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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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