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Autodesk Company Culture
Autodesk Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.4/5
Autodesk's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Perks & Benefits
ACompensation
A-Happiness
A-Outlook
A-Autodesk CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Andrew Anagnost
81 /100
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Diversity at Autodesk
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Autodesk have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Autodesk
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Autodesk have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Autodesk 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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
30
Autodesk employees are 30% more likely to recommend Autodesk as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Autodesk
Working at Autodesk is rated highly by 506 employees, across various culture dimensions. Autodesk employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting Autodesk’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Autodesk was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Autodesk
A-
Overall Company Culture at Autodesk is rated A-
Last updated 2 months ago
Top
15%
Autodesk ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Autodesk Employee Reviews
Out of 333 Autodesk employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Autodesk improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Autodesk Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?they are very pragmatic and not short-term oriented
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Base salary compensation and rsy
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Every body is respectful and
Constructive Feedback From Autodesk Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Be friendly and respectful to candidates
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Trust your employees, empower them to do their jobs, allow employees to have a life outside work, be reasonable. This is specifically for GET leadership
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Yearly hike and promotions are hard to get by.
Autodesk Company Information
Autodesk Company Overview
Autodesk develops multinational software that enables to design and create models for engineering and entertainment industries.
Autodesk was founded in 1982 and its current CEO is Andrew Anagnost. Since its inception 44 years ago, Autodesk has grown to 7700 employees.
Autodesk Mission, Vision & Values
Autodesk Mission & Values
Autodesk’s mission is to build software tools to enable people to experience their ideas before they are real.
Autodesk Vision Statement
Autodesk’s vision is to help people imagine, design, and create a better world.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Autodesk
At Autodesk, sustainability is about creating technology that improves energy and material productivity. It’s about supporting innovators through grants, software donations and training. And it’s about leading by example with our own operations, advancing sustainability business practices and supporting every employee to make a positive impact.
Our environmental policy underpins our efforts within our own operations, with our suppliers and business partners, and in support of our customers’ efforts to improve their environmental performance.
The Autodesk Foundation is proud to support a select group of organizations making a positive impact by providing risk-tolerant capital, software, access to technology centers, and employee expertise.
| Headquarter | 111 McInnis Pkwy San Rafael, CA 94903 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.autodesk.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | (415) 472-1173 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ADSK |
| Jobs | usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=1060484&siteID=123112 |
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Autodesk Competitors
Autodesk competitors include ANSYS INC, Bentley Systems, Dassault Systèmes, and ESI Group. Autodesk ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Autodesk compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Autodesk Employees
Autodesk has 7700 employees. 506 employees at Autodesk have reviewed Autodesk across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 506 Autodesk employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Autodesk are pleased with their total compensation at Autodesk, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Autodesk are pleased with their team. 506 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Autodesk are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Autodesk believe the environment at Autodesk is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Autodesk is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Autodesk work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Autodesk are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Autodesk employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Autodesk report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Autodesk have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
85% of Autodesk employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Autodesk employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
78% of Autodesk employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Autodesk employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
84% of Autodesk employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Autodesk - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Autodesk is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Autodesk employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 53% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Autodesk KPIs and OKRs
At Autodesk 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Autodesk's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 38 Autodesk employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 23 have said yes.
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Autodesk CEO & Leadership
81 /100
Autodesk CEO Awards and Recognitions
Andrew’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Andrew Anagnost has won the Top Rated CEO in 2017. Autodesk’s CEO is highly regarded especially by African American/Black employees, employees in the Sales department, and employees in the HR department. However, employees in the IT department, employees in the Engineering department, and employees in the Finance department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Autodesk’s competitors, Andrew Anagnost ranks right above Bentley Systems CEO Nicholas Cumins. Under Anagnost’s leadership, Autodesk employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Autodesk could stand to see real improvement.
Autodesk Leadership
The Autodesk Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Andrew Anagnost, Special Advisor & Director Carl Bass, and Senior VP & CFO Richard Scott Herren
Andrew Anagnost CEO / President
Mr. Andrew Anagnost has been Chief Executive Officer and President at Autodesk, Inc. since June 19, 2017. Mr. Anagnost... read more
Richard Scott Herren Senior VP & CFO
Mr. Richard Scott Herren has been Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Autodesk, Inc. since November 1,... read more
Steven Blum Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales & Services
Mr. Steven M. Blum, also known as Steve, serves as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Services at Autodesk... read more
Moonhie Chin Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support & Operations
Ms. Moonhie Chin serves as Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support & Operations at Autodesk Limited. Ms. Chin... read more
Greg Lutz Founder
Greg Lutz is a Founder at Autodesk, Inc.
John Walker Founder
John Walker is Founder of Autodesk, Inc.
Varun Gadhok Head of Manufacturing Business for India and SAARC
Mr. Varun Gadhok has been Head of Manufacturing Business for India and SAARC at Autodesk, Inc. since October 2015. Mr.... read more
Robert L. Kross Senior Vice President of Design, Lifecycle & Simulation
Mr. Robert L. Kross, also known as Buzz, serves as Senior Vice President of Design, Lifecycle & Simulation of Autodesk... read more
Autodesk Salaries
How much does Autodesk pay?
How much do people at Autodesk get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Autodesk is $99,109, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $97,356, or $46 per hour.
At Autodesk, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $288,334 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,687 annually. Average Autodesk salaries by department include: Admin at $52,410, Legal at $120,542, Business Development at $164,358, and Marketing at $108,873. Half of Autodesk salaries are above $97,356.
245 employees at Autodesk rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 775 ratings) while 231 employees at Autodesk rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 260 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Autodesk employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 64 salary records from Autodesk employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $80k | $80k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $97k | $97k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $246k | $246k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $310k | $310k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$99,109*
Average Compensation
$97,356*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Autodesk Salaries by City
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Autodesk Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Autodesk
Diverse employees at Autodesk score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Autodesk in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Autodesk across various culture dimensions.
Diversity fuels new ideas, creativity, and business growth. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment at Autodesk, welcoming all kinds of different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs.,,As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to create opportunities for as many people as possible to participate in the future of work.
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Autodesk Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Autodesk PTO
Autodesk's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Autodesk's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 30% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Autodesk's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Autodesk Careers
Autodesk Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Autodesk applied for 240 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved, 12% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Autodesk unveil that 4 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 29 were withdrawn by Autodesk after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Autodesk has a total of 7700 employees
240
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 86% Granted (206 out of 240)
- <1% Denied (1 out of 240)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (4 out of 240)
- 12% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (29 out of 240)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Autodesk Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Autodesk on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 22% | |
Product | 12% | |
Design | 8% | |
Sales | 6% | |
Other | 24% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Chicago | 2% | |
Boston | 2% | |
Other | 60% |
Autodesk Internship Program
Our internship and early career opportunities offer the chance to do real work on projects that are designed to have big impact on the business and company. (Learning from some of the top talent in the industry is pretty great too!)
How difficult is it to get an internship at Autodesk?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Autodesk
What is Autodesk address?
Autodesk location is at 111 McInnis Pkwy
Who is the CEO of Autodesk?
Autodesk CEO is Andrew Anagnost, their score by employees is 81
What is Autodesk eNPS?
The eNPS for Autodesk is 30
What is Autodesk revenue?
Autodesk revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Group Engineering Manager in Autodesk?
Group Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 200k
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