Maplesoft Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Maplesoft as a contractor for less than a year

Pros – -Small, close-knit community
-Great product
-Challenging work
-Positive, collaborative environment
-On-site gym facilities

Cons – -At the time, there seemed to be high turnover, as employees chose to use the experience as a launching pad for work at places like RIM. This was not a serious turn-off for me personally, however, and I think it speaks to the quality of the employee base.

Advice to Senior Management – -Keep it up!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Maplesoft as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – Intuitive and smart company
Good compensation.

Cons – No advancement of career
Not good for engineers

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Maplesoft

Pros – Great people and very smart. Half the company has Phds in math or CS. Definitely a nerd culture. Lots of great conversations with fellow employees.

Cons – There are 2 distinct groups - 1. Sales, marketing 2. R&D
The R&D folks are treated very well with high salaries and respect. The Sales and marketing teamare treated as 2nd class.
The CEO is basically non-existent. He shows up to have the executive team stroke his ego and is otherwise non-apparent.The other members of the executive team are folks who have no experience outside of the company, and as a result seem not to know how to grow into a real company. This group needs a shakeup

Advice to Senior Management – CEO - be engaged. Shake up the executive team - need new blood and folks with vision and experience who know what they are doing, otherwise the company will continue to be stagnant entity with a pitiful ROI.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Maplesoft

Pros – If you like Math and are good with it and programming, this is an excellent place to work. It has an academic "feel" due to a large number of highly educated software developers.

Cons – Small company so not a lot of room for career advancement.

Advice to Senior Management – Stay true to what works well for the company.