Does Autodesk pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Autodesk employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Autodesk. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Autodesk?

80% of Autodesk employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Autodesk 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Autodesk?

Software Engineer (277) , Senior Software Engineer (194) , Software Developer (69) , Intern (68) , Principal Software Engineer (61) , Product Manager (61) , Project Manager (56) , Technical Support Specialist (56) , Senior Manager (55) , Program Manager (53) , Software Engineer(Internship) (53) , Director (52) , Sales (51) , Manager (49) , Customer Success Manager (45)

What are the pros of working at Autodesk according to real employee reviews?

"6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years is a great benefit and motivation to stay on long" ((in 577 reviews)); "The people at Autodesk were great and the work was extremely interesting." ((in 520 reviews)); "Supportive and good work life balance." ((in 513 reviews)); "Great peers and colleagues" ((in 148 reviews)); "Good pay and benefits/ancillary perks" ((in 146 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Autodesk according to real employee reviews?

"bad managers (if you are unlucky) creating toxic working env" ((in 138 reviews)); "Bad managers and upper management are hard to get rid of." ((in 36 reviews)); "2. No job security .... if they don't want they will fired you with a short notice." ((in 24 reviews)); "No directors under the age of 40 and lack of diversity (of any kind) in leadership positions." ((in 14 reviews)); "Extreme favoritism puts people in leadership positions who haven't developed the necessary skills to lead effectively." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Autodesk layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Autodesk layoffs and their outlook for job security at Autodesk in 2026.

Autodesk reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(4,621 total reviews)

Andrew Anagnost

79% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Autodesk has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,621 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Autodesk employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Apr 15, 2025

Salary

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Food is good,events are good.

Cons

Zero documentation Micro management.. Layoff any time

5.0

Apr 14, 2025

I really enjoy working at Autodesk

Senior product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In my eyes, Autodesk is one of those rare tech companies where the culture, people, and leadership all work. I genuinely enjoy coming into the office each day—there’s a sense of purpose in the work and a supportive, collaborative, and sharp team around me. The leadership, especially at the VP level, really knows where we're headed and communicates that vision clearly. The work-life balance feels fair and aligned with expectations, and the benefits are impressive.

Cons

Pace of Innovation: As with many large, established tech companies, change can move slowly, especially when adopting new technologies. However, this is understandable given the company’s size and scale.

4.0

Apr 14, 2025

Good base pay

Lifecycle marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good base pay, RSUs, $1k "Wellness" fund

Cons

Bad UHC health insurance copay

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