coolest scientific software, no so cool a company! - Anonymous employee MathWorks Employee Review

2.0
Oct 19, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-- very talented and bright individuals/developers -- fantastic product -- many helpful/resourceful individual contributors (developers)

Cons

- 3rd world benefits -- no telecommuting - old, close-minded managers. Managers with NO management skills. - Highly political... - Managers can screw up the plan and developer has to pay.

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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

None i can think of

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