Everyone is afraid of the CEO, no one wants to tell him bad news. He has no idea what is actually going on.
open, honest, visionary, innovative, culture diversity, family-oriented
Altair was a great (if comparatively low-paying) employer until the company went public. Things have degraded precipitously since then. Most of the employees I know are looking to move on.
You have to do things their way or use something else. They think they are the best.