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Altair Company Culture
Altair Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Altair's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Gender
A+Leadership
AExecutive Team
A-Office Culture
A-Altair CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James Scapa
81 /100
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Diversity at Altair
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Altair have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Altair
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Altair have rated Happiness, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Altair eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
14
Altair employees are 14% more likely to recommend Altair as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Altair
Working at Altair is rated highly by 58 employees, across various culture dimensions. Altair employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Executive Team categories, putting Altair’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Flint, MI. See below in detail how working at Altair was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Altair
A-
Overall Company Culture at Altair is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
Altair ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Altair Employee Reviews
Out of 39 Altair employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Altair improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Altair Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I got to interact with high level people.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?supportiveness, helpfulness, positivity, optimism, desire to do better.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is willing to help one another.
Constructive Feedback From Altair Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better pay and benefits Access to Equity
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Salaries are very low compared to another software company. 401k matching is horrible and no rsu
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Everyone is afraid of the CEO, no one wants to tell him bad news. He has no idea what is actually going on.
Altair Company Information
Altair Company Overview
Altair Engineering, Inc. provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies. Its technology.
Altair Mission, Vision & Values
Altair Mission Statement
Altair’s mission is to explore and unleash the limitless potential of the curious and creative mind by transforming product and business decision-making through simulation, data analytics and optimization solutions.
Altair Vision Statement
Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high performance computing (HPC) and data analytics. Altair enables global companies across many industries (automotive, aerospace, architecture & engineering, electronics, energy, financial services, life sciences and marine) to compete more effectively in an exponentially increasing connected world, all while creating a more sustainable future. We are 2,000+ scientists, engineers and creative thinkers in 25 countries serving 11,000+ customers, and are most well-known for our engineering and design platform, which offers a wide range of multi-disciplinary CAE solutions that we believe is one of the most innovative and comprehensive offerings available on the market.
Altair Values
- open communication
- innovation
- creativity
- diversity
| Headquarter | 1820 Big Beaver Rd Troy, MI 48083 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.altair.com |
| Founding Date | 1985 |
| Tel | +1 (248) 614-2400 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ALTR |
| Jobs | www.altair.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Altair Competitors
Altair competitors include Autodesk, ANSYS INC, Bentley Systems, and Dassault Systèmes. Altair ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Altair compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Altair Employees
58 employees at Altair have reviewed Altair across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 58 Altair employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Altair are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Altair, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Altair are pleased with their team. 58 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Altair are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Altair believe the environment at Altair is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Altair is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Altair work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Altair are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Altair - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Altair is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Altair employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Altair KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Altair's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Altair employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Altair CEO & Leadership
Altair CEO - James Scapa
81 /100
James’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Flint, MI. Altair’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees in the Engineering department, and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Altair’s competitors, James Scapa ranks right above Bentley Systems CEO Nicholas Cumins. Under Scapa’s leadership, Altair employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Executive Team. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Altair could stand to see real improvement.
Altair Leadership
The Altair Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO James Scapa, Chief Operating Officer Brett Chouinard, and Chief Strategy Officer Massimo Fariello
James Scapa CEO / President
James Scapa serves as the CEO / President of Altair.
Brett Chouinard Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Brett Chouinard has been the Chief Operating Officer at Altair Engineering Ltd. and Altair Engineering, Inc. since... read more
Massimo Fariello Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Massimo Fariello, also known as Max, has been the Chief Strategy Officer at Altair Engineering Inc., since January... read more
Howard N. Morof Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Howard N. Morof has been Chief Financial Officer at Altair Engineering Ltd., and Altair Engineering Inc. since... read more
Uwe Schramm CTO
Uwe Schramm serves as the CTO of Altair. Uwe started at Altair in January of 2014. Uwe currently resides in Orange... read more
Srikanth Mahalingam Chief Technology Officer
Srikanth Mahalingam serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Altair. Srikanth started at Altair in December of 2013.... read more
James Dagg Chief Technology Officer
James Dagg serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Altair. James started at Altair in January of 2013. James currently... read more
Jeff Brennan Chief Marketing Officer and VP Global Markets
Jeff Brennan serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and VP Global Markets of Altair. Jeff started at Altair in May of... read more
Yeshwant Mummaneni Sr. Vice President, IOT & Analytics
Yeshwant Mummaneni serves as the Sr. Vice President, IOT & Analytics of Altair. Yeshwant started at Altair in May of... read more
Altair Salaries
How much does Altair pay?
How much do people at Altair get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Altair is $117,260, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,393, or $54 per hour.
At Altair, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,024 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,992 annually. Average Altair salaries by department include: Marketing at $121,939, IT at $96,335, Design at $114,480, and Product at $174,442. Half of Altair salaries are above $113,393.
21 employees at Altair rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 64 ratings) while 21 employees at Altair rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Altair employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, and Director of Product. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Altair employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
$117,260*
Average Compensation
$113,393*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Altair Salaries by City
Altair Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Altair
Diverse employees at Altair score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Altair in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Altair across various culture dimensions.
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Altair Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Altair PTO
Altair's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Altair's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Altair Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Altair applied for 46 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Altair unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
46
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (45 out of 46)
- 0% Denied ( out of 46)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 46)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 46)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Altair Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Altair on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 22% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Customer Support | 11% | |
Design | 11% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 11% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 11% | |
Natick | 11% | |
Birmingham | 11% | |
Fort Calhoun | 11% | |
Other | 44% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Altair
What is Altair address?
Altair location is at 1820 Big Beaver Rd
Who is the CEO of Altair?
Altair CEO is James Scapa, their score by employees is 81
What is Altair eNPS?
The eNPS for Altair is 14
What is Altair revenue?
Altair revenue is $333M
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Altair?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 115k
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