Novanta Software Developer reviews

3.1

28% would recommend to a friend

(9 total reviews)
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Matthijs Glastra

27% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

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9 reviews
2.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

really cool technologies, very nice, helpful, and intelligent engineers

Cons

Mid level to C suite Management is disconnected from day to day operations to a fault. The amount of tech debt is staggering to a point of there being no hope of a future without doubling engineering headcount in just about every department. For the past 3 years people have been getting laid off or quitting to the point where the offices are empty, and back fill is always rejected.

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Novanta Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past several years. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed working alongside talented colleagues and on technologies that make a meaningful impact. We recognize that periods of growth and organizational change can create challenges, and we understand the importance of ensuring our teams have the support, resources, and clarity they need to succeed. Strengthening communication and alignment remains a priority, with quarterly all-employee town halls, bi-monthly leader/manager town halls, site visits from leaders, weekly Novanta News communications, and our Collaboration Hub helping to keep employees informed about company priorities and progress. We also recently launched a new employee engagement survey tool, and managers across the company are facilitating listening and action planning sessions with their teams to make our workplace better. Your feedback regarding engineering investment, organizational priorities, and day-to-day operations is valuable, and we appreciate you sharing it. We continue to invest in our technology, products and operations. Over the past several years, we have funded strategic initiatives to modernize systems, improve processes, and support innovation across our businesses. Like many growing companies, we continue to balance priorities and resources and remain committed to addressing technical challenges and enabling our teams to succeed. Innovation remains at the core of our strategy. Each year, we invest a portion of our annual revenue in research and development, supporting advancements in precision medicine, advanced surgery, robotics, automation, and AI-enabled technologies. In addition, we continue to invest in modernizing systems, improving processes, and strengthening our operations to enable our engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for customers. Regarding staffing, we never take workforce decisions lightly. Our teams have continued to hire for critical roles, support employee development, and invest in areas that align with our long-term strategy and customer needs. We remain focused on building a sustainable organization that can support future growth. We appreciate the feedback and are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work while helping us continuously improve.
4.0
Jan 15, 2026

poor management

Recommend
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Pros

strong product line and diverse customers.

Cons

Weak long term outlook and poorly organized.

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Novanta Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your many years of contributions to our company. We’re glad you recognized the strength of our technology portfolio and the diversity of customers we serve – they remain important foundations for our business. As an evolving global technology company, we continue to focus on sharpening our strategic priorities, strengthening execution, and ensuring the organization is aligned to support long-term growth. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback and wish you continued success in your next chapter.
4.0
Dec 6, 2025

Overall ok

Recommend
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Pros

Overall ok, life work balance ok.

Cons

Pay is slightly below average.

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Novanta Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued contributions over the past several years. We’re glad to hear that your work-life balance has been positive and that your overall experience has been steady. We appreciate your comments regarding compensation and understand that pay is an important factor in your engagement. We regularly review our compensation structure to remain competitive and fair, and your input helps us continue to improve. If you have additional thoughts or suggestions, we encourage you to reach out to your manager. Thanks again for your perspective and for being part of our team.
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