MathWorks Senior Software Developer reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(172 total reviews)
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Jack Little

98% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer employees have rated MathWorks with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 172 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. MathWorks is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Dec 11, 2014
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Pros

This place is the most rational place I've ever worked. There are no penalties for not being perfect, everyone constantly supports you and moves as a whole towards improving process, product and communication. If you disagree with someone on anything (design, plan, process,) you just say so, give rational reasons why and then work out the best way to moving forward with whatever it is. Combine that with management who actually listen and care about the individuals in the trenches and you have a great place, fun and insane loyalty. Seriously...the CEO is respected and almost idolized. The chief scientist has fanboys at conventions! It's terrific!

Cons

If you like fast-paced startups that turn on a dime, this place is not for you. Not all the teams are "slow", but being rational means being careful and looking at all the angles before taking steps towards a plan. The belief is that there is one "right thing" for every problem. They try very hard to find it each time. That can make progress seem sluggish.

5.0
Jun 12, 2014
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Pros

The people are MathWorks greatest asset; very smart, involved and just fun to work with. The perks at the company are excellent. Great office space, excellent amenities like gym and workout classes, unlimited beverages, first-rate onsite cafeteria. Work is challenging and engaging. You need to seek out opportunities but they are there. I really enjoy the people I work with which is key to my job satisfaction.

Cons

The culture can vary from one part of the organization to another so choose carefully. Starting salaries can be lower than other places but over time it works out.

3.0
Dec 22, 2013
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Pros

* Lots of different product areas provide opportunities for technical growth and diversity * Mostly interesting work * Strong people in all areas of the company * Good benefits * Good work/life balance

Cons

* Can be easy to pigeon-hole oneself technically (especially with MATLAB) * No remote work allowed * One too many levels of management, too many meetings * Micro-management of worker's time and tasks * Unclear vision with respect to web and open-source

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